Key Evidence Excluded in High-Stakes Trial of Minnesota Man Accused of Murdering Ex-Girlfriend

Mankato, MN – A significant decision has emerged from the pretrial hearings concerning Adam Fravel, who is facing charges for the murder of Madeline Kingsbury, his ex-girlfriend and mother of his two children. Witness testimony about certain statements Kingsbury allegedly made prior to her disappearance will not be admitted in court, a district judge has ruled. Kingsbury, from Winona, was reported missing earlier this year, and her former partner Fravel will stand trial starting Monday. While the case has moved to Mankato due to a change of venue ordered in June, the trial is set … Read more

Man Found Guilty of Shooting and Paralyzing Ex-Girlfriend in Front of Newborn Baby: Clay County Prosecuting Attorney Delivers Message Against Violent Crime

CLAY COUNTY, Mo. – A 45-year-old man in Clay County, Missouri, has been found guilty of shooting and paralyzing his ex-girlfriend next to their newborn baby. Lonnell James was convicted by a Clay County jury on charges of first-degree assault, first-degree burglary, and armed criminal action for the incident that occurred in 2020. Prosecuting Attorney Zachary Thompson stated, “The victim fought for her life after being shot by the defendant, and it was our duty to fight for justice for her and all victims of assault.” Thompson added that the jury’s verdict sends a strong … Read more