Scott Sherman, the mayor of Winona, Minnesota, felt a personal connection to Madeline “Maddi” Kingsbury, a local resident who had gone missing. Sherman, an avid bicyclist, felt compelled to help in the search for Maddi. When Maddi’s mother, Krista Naber, arrived at the search command center, Sherman offered his support and reassurance that they would do everything possible to find her. Maddi was a young woman working multiple jobs, raising children, and pursuing further education, making her a respected member of the community.
Maddi Kingsbury had been living with Adam Fravel, the father of her children, in Winona. The couple met in college and decided to start a family together. Maddi was working at the Mayo Clinic and had recently started studying for an advanced degree. Fravel, who was studying computer science, had taken up flying lessons. However, tensions in their relationship were high, with reports of domestic violence and threats emerging. Maddi had confided in friends and family about the abuse she was experiencing.
On the day of Maddi’s disappearance, Fravel’s actions raised suspicions. Surveillance footage showed him returning home alone after dropping off the children at daycare. His timeline and actions did not align with the evidence gathered by investigators. Fravel’s behavior after Maddi went missing also raised red flags, leading to his arrest and eventual charge for second-degree murder. The discovery of Maddi’s remains along a country road, wrapped in a bed sheet with duct tape, pointed to foul play.
As the investigation into Maddi’s disappearance unfolded, new details emerged about her romantic relationship with another man named Spencer Sullivan. Maddi had started dating Sullivan after realizing her relationship with Fravel was falling apart. The revelation of this new relationship to Fravel sparked tensions and ultimately led to a confrontation between Maddi and Fravel, days before she vanished. Sullivan was cleared of any involvement in Maddi’s disappearance, leaving Fravel as the primary suspect.
The discovery of Maddi’s remains and the subsequent arrest of Fravel on murder charges brought a sense of closure to her family and friends. The trial for Fravel is set to begin, with his defense team arguing for a change of venue. The tragic outcome of Maddi’s disappearance serves as a warning about the dangers of domestic violence and the importance of speaking out against abuse. Maddi’s loved ones continue to grieve her loss and seek justice for her untimely death.
