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Spellcaster testifies at murder trial. Legal fireworks in UNC student murder. Plus, cars and crime.

Explore episode Jun 18, 2026
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Data point 15-life

Spellcaster testifies at murder trial. Legal fireworks in U… · Jun 18, 2026

Tracey Grist, convicted of masterminding the 2024 murder of her son-in-law Matthew Ristelli, was sentenced to 15 years to life plus additional consecutive sentences for conspiracy and domestic violence charges.

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