Summary
A Utah jury found Kouri Richins guilty of killing her husband, Eric, by putting fentanyl in his drink in 2022. Richins, who wrote a children's book about dealing with grief, was accused of murder to gain access to her husband's money. The trial attracted public attention, and she was convicted on multiple charges, including aggravated murder.
Key Facts
- Kouri Richins was convicted of murdering her husband Eric by putting fentanyl in his drink.
- The case gained national attention partly because Richins later wrote a book about her children's grief.
- Prosecutors argued Richins wanted her husband's fortune to cover her business debts.
- Eric Richins had previously accused his wife of misusing his finances and tried to protect his assets.
- A housekeeper testified she sold fentanyl pills to Richins before and after Eric's death.
- The jury found Richins guilty on charges including murder, insurance fraud, and forgery.
- The trial lasted three weeks and ended with a guilty verdict after just three hours of jury deliberation.
