In a dramatic conclusion to a case that has captured the attention of many in Utah, Kathryn Restelli has been sentenced to a minimum of six years behind bars for her role in a murder plot that resulted in the death of her husband, Matthew Restelli. According to KUTV, the 37-year-old woman admitted earlier this year to conspiring with two family members, her mother and brother, with a plan that lured her husband from California to Utah, where he was fatally shot by her brother, Kevin Ellis.
Detailed reporting from KSLTV provides insight into the sentencing hearing, where Judge Griffin decided on a consecutive sentence for the murder and firearm charges while allowing other sentences to be served concurrently. Restelli has also received credit for the 316 days already spent in jail since her incarceration. Griffin, in a scathing remark during the hearing, denounced Restelli's claim of love for her children, stating, "Your selfish actions show that you didn’t love your children at all. You made them victims," and proceeded to bar her from contacting her children with a protective order.
During the sentencing hearing, Kathryn Restelli expressed remorse for her actions, a scene described by KSL as emotional, with Restelli crying and stating, "My heart breaks for his children, his family, his friends and his community." Restelli indicated her intent to support efforts for justice, an element considered by prosecutors in offering reduced charges due to the information she provided, which aided the investigation.
