WINONA, Minn. – The attorney representing Adam Fravel expressed concern about the possibility of distracting emotionalism at Fravel’s upcoming murder trial. Zachary Bauer asked the judge to limit what’s called “spark of life” testimony. The jury, Bauer said, should not decide facts of the case based on sympathy for the deceased. Fravel is accused of killing his long-term companion Maddi Kingsbury, who was the mother of their pre-school children. Bauer also asked the judge to limit the number of photos taken by the medical examiner and police. Some photographs are offensive and irrelevant, he said. Judge Nancy Buytendorp has taken Bauer’s motions under advisement. Other Bauer requests:
> Ban anyone at the trial from wearing clothing with specific references to violence against women or Kingsbury.
> Excuse Fravel from wearing restraints during the trial.