The disappearance of Madeline Kingsbury [True Crime Documentary] 

How people kill the parent of their children shows how self centred they are. Ultimately you’re hurting the children more than anyone.

The judge who would allow visits if bail is posted, should remember the Josh Powell case where the father blew up himself and the kids while the social worker waited outside. What kind of judge would allow visits? If anything happened to those children during such visits, I hope this judge is held wholly responsible.

I will never understand having kids with someone and then killing that person and taking them away from your own children’s lives. What a disgrace of a man! I hope he never gets out of jail.

I’m relieved her parents have her babies

After the video... A Minnesota grand jury has indicted the father of Madeline Kingsbury’s two children with first-degree murder in her death and accused him of engaging in a pattern of domestic abuse, roughly four months after her remains were found near a highway. On October 2, 2023 Adam Fravel, 29, was charged with four criminal counts on Monday, including first-degree murder with premeditation; first-degree murder with a past pattern of domestic abuse; intentional second-degree murder without premeditation; and unintentional second-degree murder while committing a felony, according to the indictment filed in Winona County district court. Judge Nancy Buytendorp raised Fravel’s bail to $3 million with no conditions or $2 million with conditions, His next court appearance is on December 14, 2023.

His charges have since been updated to 2 more charges of 1st degree murder, one of those charges being “premeditated” this happened 20 minutes from my house, absolutely heartbreaking, he is actually in jail in our town because his local jail is under construction.

She was so beautiful, so smart, a good mom, had a great job, had so much going for her, but I think she was concerned about taking the kids away from their dad and wanted to be fair to him. Unfortunately, her kindness cost her her life.

Hearing her family crying during the police press conference was heartbreaking, I honestly felt so sad for her family children and friends 🙏🏽

I watch a lot of true crime Kevin. Your production is my favourite. 1. You treat the victims with respect 2. Your delivery is easy to listen to ( some others are jarring ) 3 . You do present complex cases that make us think. You should be collecting awards soon at the true crime awards

Thanks for reporting on this, Kevin. I had not heard about this case. Another POS murdering the mother of his children. How much more despicable can one get?

changing the license plate is as good as a confession, my thoughts go out to the family and friends of Madeline.

His parents-also need to be investigated! I'm tired of these 'parents' helping in the commission of a murder or helping cover it up, just kind Brian Laundry's parents shouldn't been charged as accessories!

I really appreciate that you don't indulge in hyperbole or vulgar storytelling.

You've got incredible insights and talent. We will support you no matter what.

Another tragedy. 💔 Respect to Madeline's sister for highlighting cases that don't get as much attention. Over 90% of cases don't get media attention, as there are other things to report on. I'm waiting for someone to start a channel that only covers missing persons information.

30 days before Kingsbury's disappearance, Madeline visited a co-worker friend at Mayo Clinic and told her friend "everything is bad with Adam at the house" and that he had been “beating the hell out of her for years." She then offered a warning - “If anything happens to me, know that Adam did it. I would never leave my kids," she told the friend, according to the warrants.

It puzzles me why a murderer would not join the search for a missing loved one. Do they not realize how suspicious it is to not attend vigils and searches?

I don't think I will ever understand why people would rather murder someone than break-up with them, separate from them or divorce them.

Brilliant channel. She tried to get away from an abusive partner and still ended up being murdered. She was in a no win situation like many others.

what kind of a judge would even consider letting him see his kids after accused of murdering their Mom....judge must be crazy himself !apparently hes not considering the childrens safety...

That video clip of Madeline gently singing to her baby is , quite possibly the most beautiful display of unbreakable maternal love I have ever seen - so tragic that her life was taken so suddenly and brutally. R.I.P Madeline.

People are so reckless! People that think that they can get away with murder in this day and age are ridiculous. Just divorce and get it on with life.

This man child did the unthinkable and took the mother of his children away for reasons only he knows. I believe those reasons to be rooted in selfishness and evil. Kevin, you truly are the best true crime channel on RU-vid. Thank you for all you do.

That judge that wouldn’t bar him from seeing his kids if he posts bail- should consider that brian laundry killed himself rather than face the consequences, and that a man out on bail who allegedly (probably) is so controlling that he chose to murder his wife rather than let her leave, who would know he’s very likely going to be convicted of murdering his wife, fits the profile of someone who might take his children out with him, rather than let them be raised by the parents of the wife he hated so much. There’s a good chance he has narcissistic tendencies, to commit a crime like this, and to a narcissist the kids still served a purpose to him when he thought he could get away with it, but if he’s going to be in jail or not around, their existence would no longer benefit him, and would actually be a demonstration of him losing and his wife’s parents “winning” and being able to turn them against him. Which would be unacceptable. Their perceived affect on him, positive or negative, would be the only relevant factor to him, if the assumptions I’m making are correct. (I’m saying these things from his hypothetical twisted point of view just to be clear) I know he hasn’t made bail, but Jesus judge. Err on the side of caution when it’s not far fetched that giving him access to the kids could put their lives at risk and would almost certainly be emotionally damaging at best.

He lost his privilege as a Father as soon as he killed the mother of his children! What is fuck is wrong with the Judge!

Million-dollar bond? Good on that judge

He was obsessed with the Gabby Petito case, but clearly learned nothing from it.

Finally, a RU-vid sponsorship I was immediately interested in. Thanks!

Appreciate the extraordinary effort always out into yr uploads. Thank you. Congrats on 121k,well earned, so deserved. ✨🤗

Ground news is awesome, I can’t recommend enough and it’s cheap, so cool you’re sponsored by them!

I give a lot of credit to her family. They stayed quiet until her body was found and he was charged. That had to be so hard when they knew how he treated her. Madeline seemed like a great mother and for him to take her from her children is disgusting.

So sad for the kids. RIP Madeline

Appreciate the clarity of your voice. Fantastic. Crisp and clear indeed

You're a good narrator. Your flow throughout is even and keeps me interested. Thank you 🎉

Thank you Kevin! Watching from Davao City, Philippines. Keep it up..🍀

last I heard about her they were still looking I hoped they would find her and she be returned to her children, I am so sorry to hear she lost her life. Positive thoughts to her and her family 😞

RIP and sincere condolences to her family

Bravo 👌🏾as always your story telling is immaculate🫶🏽

Excellent presentation of an infuriating story. You do stories that paint timelines and focus on who the victims were (give them a voice, rather than simply being a victim). And then, you add the character of those caught, or those of interest. Great job, Kevin. A lovely voice and a 'drop' i look for every week. Finally...your subscriber numbers. ❤

Absent? “Missing” is the best word to describe those sheets

Let's go! Right on time for my Sunday commute! Keep up the great content Kevin!

Thank you Kevin, Super Story Teller 💚

Ty Kevin! Hey JTLers!

Thank you Kevin for another stellar video!!! We love you and your channel. Never change. 😉

Was married for 18 years to my ex wife. Been separated/ divorced for 5 1/2 years. Four kids together. Proud to say we have a great relationship still. How do you kill your children’s mother?

As a Winona resident, thank you for covering this, and being very professional in your coverage of it. This being still an ongoing thing in our town I know the wounds this has caused are still quite open for those close to the situation. The whole case is just a sad situation..

His parents should be charged for lying to the police and harboring a murderer!

Another person lost to an arrogant narcissist. I've no doubt she found the strength to stand up to him and his delicate little ego couldn't take it. I almost guarantee he will never admit to doing it even if found guilty.

I wonder how he tried to explain away changing the van's license plate.

Kevin, love your channel . Thank you for making Sunday's better😊

What is wild about cases like this is instead of wondering “why am I so determined to control this other person and if they don’t do what I want I will harm them?” Like zero self awareness. Well THEY deserve it! Just nutty.

You always do a great job , very informative and sensitive . Thank you

Yeap, that man oozes narcissistic vibes!! Poor Madeline and I feel so sorry for those kids..

Thank u for posting a new video, I always enjoy watching ur content 💙

Of course he did it. When your wife dies and you don’t join the search party, lying that the cops told you not to join the family in searching. What husband would even listen to that, even were it true? An innocent man would move heaven and earth to find out where his wife is. I know my husband would be hitting the pavements!

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Thanks for sharing about this Beautiful young Lady. I'm PRAYING for more justice for women who need help. 6/25/23 Sunday 1:27pm

Staying with an abusive, controlling person rarely ends well, and I'll never understand why people do, especially when they have supportive family's.

They need to lock him up for that over sized suit.

Also, congrats on the sponsor Kevin!!

This is the most jaw dropping video I’ve ever seen on YT great video keep them coming please they make my work days go by so fast

First vid from this channel I've seen. Subscribed. What a tragedy for Madeline's family and her two kids. I'm glad that it appears the kids have good surrounding family and support to raise them

Kevin, I've watched your earlier videos. You've really gotten good at this storytelling, or crime telling. It's awesome to see someone grow and change.

I love hearing the birds chirping in the background, Kevin. It makes this sad video seem so hopeful. Thank you for that. Terry Lazar, RN, CANP.

My favourite true crime channel 🫶✌️. Tks Kevin. Watching at 0100am Monday morning down here in Western Australia 🌎

What a shame that you have to expect from social media under this tragedy when all we know this way is not regulated 🙄

Aren’t any of these killer dads true crime fans?…if so, they’d realize that almost certainly, they are gonna get caught, be tried, convicted and spend the rest of their lives in prison…

5mins in and... he did it.

He was a useless waste of space.

Adam is guilty as hell.!!!

As a Minnesotan, I’ve been following this case closely since she was announced missing. As soon as I heard that she and her ex dropped the kids off at daycare together and then she never showed up again, I assumed it was the ex. She was moving on and he wasn’t having it. Sad how bruised egos = ended lives.

I’m from Winona, it was very surreal that something like this happened here.

They always think that they are going to get away with it.

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Thanks for sharing.

Absolutely love your channel!!

I love watching your videos. Thank you for doing such a great job putting everything together. It's very relaxing listening to you tell the events of each crime. Please continue to research and post these more current murders. 😊

Another great video!! You do a great job presenting these true crime stories! There’s no doubt, your channel will continue to grow! You are definitely one of the best!! Prayers to all the friends and families of all crime victims. May they receive the justice they deserve. ❤❤❤ Blessings to you! ❤❤❤

Cases always seem tougher to stomach when they are close to home. Life long Minnesota resident and my first national guard unit was in Winona. Also live about 2.5 hours north of Winona now. Another beautiful woman snuffed out by a weak man who couldn’t just move on or let her be happy elsewhere. We see way too many of these cases. Thoughts and prayers to her family, so sorry. 😢 this guy was a piece of garbage. He is headed where he belongs.

Hey Kevin, I know this one was pretty recent, but I don't recall hearing about it, even though I do watch national news, so thanks for sharing the story. Also congrats on the sponsor, but the ad placement being in the middle of the video just seemed to break up the flow of the video. Hopefully in the future you can place them at the end perhaps? Anyhow, how horrible for this poor young lady to have lost her life, especially at such a young age, and now her children are without the ability to grow up with their loving mother by their side and guiding them through life. I am happy to hear they are in the maternal grandparents' loving care. So obviously just going by what was presented in this video, I would have to say they have the right man in custody as well between the physical and verbal abuse he inflicted upon her, him being the last one with her, the changing of the license plate for absolutely no reason and his driving pattern that particular day, him not being a part of any search party and blaming that on the advice of law enforcement, and possibly even his obsession with Gabby's case. I feel horrible for her sister, parents, children obviously, as well as the rest of her family and friends, and hope justice is served when the time comes. Hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend!

I’m so addicted to this channel 😩🙌🏽💯😍

He's a monster and psycho. She once told her friend that: 'if something happens to me just know it's my boyfriend Adam who did it." She knew he was dangerous because he'd beaten the hell out of her for years...but she kept going back to him and even gave him two children--Why?? I don't understand why an educated, intelligent and independent woman like her would stay for years with this abuser. He should rot in jail.

Neither he or his family got involved? They were waiting for an invitation?! WTF 😒...just show up & join in, she's the mother of your grandchildren, nieces/nephews, just show up! Comfort, peace & healing to Madeline's loved ones. I hope they get answers soon 🙏🏾

Domestic rage.. Madeline may you rest peacefully.

Thanks for the groundNews info🔥🔥

It seem that a lot of men want the roll of the women know , they want to stay home raise the kids ! This world is so dark and evil , stay safe everyone, thank Kevin great job ❤️🙏🇨🇦

You can hate your partner for eternity with all the vile and rage you can imagine, but you have no right to take their life. Just walk away, start new elsewhere.

He should of been arrested earlier. Waste of space. Poor kids and family

I love the way you story tell.

He replaced his licence plate with one that was actually registered to him? What a mong.

Another great one Kevin, kudos to the thorough coverage!👍👍

I have been waiting for this upload for 2 weeks! So excited!

The cop looked at the crying family like “could you be quiet for a second and let me finish?”

Planning pointless “vigils” is a sign of guilt? Nah. It’s a sign of knowing how not to waste time and energy.

Your new lounge & intro set up is amazing

Awesome video 👍

Native Minnesotan here 👋🏻 I am SHOCKED I haven’t heard anything of this! I’m a huge crime junkie too! I’m saddened that I didn’t hear anything about this. Stories like this hit so close to home it’s almost personal. Rest in peace Madeline.

Alrighty! I'm ready!

That was riveting. Thankyou.

So so sad!!!! A beautiful young and intelligent lady taken too soon. To Maddys family, my heart breaks into a million pieces for you!!! Sending all of my love from Australia. Blessed hugs and love