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Adam Fravel murder trial in death of Winona’s Madeline Kingsbury begins Monday

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3 months ago

October 6, 2024

FILE - Volunteers help search the Town of Buffalo for Madeline Kingsbury of Winona (PHOTO: Buffalo County Sheriff's Office Facebook)

Jury selection begins Monday in Mankato, Minn., in a murder case that has been moved out of Winona County because of heavy publicity.

Adam Fravel goes on trial for the 2023 death of Madeline Kingsbury, his ex-girlfriend.

Kingsbury’s remains were discovered in June of last year in the Mabel, Minn., area about two months after she was reported missing.

Searches and vigils were conducted in Winona County in the weeks after Kingsbury disappeared.

Winona Judge Nancy Buytendorp held pre-trial hearings in September to determine what issues in the case can be brought up at trial, such as physical abuse and threats of violence.

More than 150 witnesses are expected to testify during Fravel’s trial at the Blue Earth County courthouse, which is predicted to run about three weeks.

FILE – Fillmore County Sheriff John DeGeorge speaks at news conference about the finding of Madeline Kingsbury’s body on June 8, 2023 (PHOTO: Brad Williams)

Brad Williams

A native of Prairie du Chien, Brad graduated from UW - La Crosse and has worked in radio news for more than 30 years, mostly in the La Crosse area. He regularly covers local courts and city and county government. Brad produces the features "Yesterday in La Crosse" and "What's Buried on Brad's Desk." He also writes the website "Triviazoids," which finds odd connections between events that happen on a certain date, and he writes and performs with the local comedy group Heart of La Crosse. Brad been featured on several national TV programs because of his memory skills.