The Fravel murder trial of Winona's Madeline Kingsbury begins next week

A year and a half after a Winona-area woman was murdered, her ex-boyfriend is facing trial in southern Minnesota.

The Winona County judge in Adam Fravel's trial has decided what testimony can be used in court at the trial that begins Monday in Mankato, Minnesota.

The case was moved to Blue Earth County due to high publicity in Winona. The process is expected to take about three weeks.

Fravel is accused of killing Madeline Kingsbury in early 2023. Kingsbury's remains were found in Fillmore County last June, weeks after she was reported missing.

During pretrial proceedings this week, Winona County Judge Nancy Buytendorp ruled that some statements or information about Kingsbury that addressed abuse and safety would not be admitted.

Fravel, who previously dated Kingsbury and had children together, is suspected of committing the crime in the Winona area before dumping her body near Mabel, Minnesota.

Searches and public vigils were conducted during the two months that Kingsbury was reported missing.