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James Watabe

James Watabe

Deputy Utah County Attorney (Utah) who prosecuted the Matt Restelli murder-for-plot case and was featured in Dateline NBC's "The Family Plot."

Sep 29, 2026

Josh Mankiewicz
Josh MankiewiczCORRESPONDENT
79:47
Tracy's trial began in April 2026, with prosecutors painting a portrait of a spiteful woman who killed not for money or passion, but because she couldn't stand not being in control.
80:02
Fueled by her hate for Matthew, inspired by her interest in true crime, Tracy planned and executed a knockoff of the Donnah Adelson conspiracy.
80:14
Wendy Adelson was Donnah Adelson's daughter.
80:17
Uh-
Josh Mankiewicz
Josh MankiewiczCORRESPONDENT
80:17
Detective Nordeen testified about Tracy's searches for that one particular case
80:23
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80:23
so she searches, uh, Adelson Donnah, Adelson Donnah movies and TV shows, new Dateline episode.

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