Tracey Grist Trial Day Five - Tracey Testifies

Tracey Grist Trial Day Five - Tracey Testifies

From True Crime Squad by Kristi Brower

May 4, 2026 · 4h 22m · Season 7

About this episode

Tracey Grist testifies in her own defense, denying intent to harm Matthew Restelli and reframing the case around her state of mind.

Day Five centered on Tracey Grist taking the stand in her own defense, where she denied planning the killing of Matthew Restelli and insisted prior comments about harming him were jokes, not serious intent. She told jurors she feared Matthew, claimed she did not instruct her son to shoot, and explained key prosecution points—like AirTags and her internet searches—as either related to the children or her interest in true crime. By the end of her testimony, the defense had reframed the case around her state of mind, arguing she was reacting to a volatile situation rather than orchestrating a planned ambush. Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor. Follow our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquad Follow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrials Want to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party? www.truecrimesquad.com *Social Media Links* Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquad Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767 Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.com TikTok…

People in this episode

Hosts: Kristi Brower, Katie

Guest: Tracey Grist

Topics covered

  • trial
  • testimony
  • self-defense
  • true crime
  • legal strategy

Keywords

  • Tracey Grist
  • Matthew Restelli
  • testimony
  • self-defense
  • true crime
  • trial

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