‘I’m afraid if she gets out’: US author’s sons say they want mother to stay in jail
Summary
Kouri Richins, a Utah woman, was found guilty of killing her husband by poisoning him with fentanyl and faces decades to life in prison. Her young sons have said they feel unsafe and want her to remain in jail to protect themselves and their family.Key Facts
- Kouri Richins was convicted on five felony charges, including aggravated murder for poisoning her husband, Eric Richins.
- She gave her husband a deadly dose of fentanyl in 2022 at their home near Park City, Utah.
- Richins’ sons, aged 13, 11, and preschool age, expressed fear and asked the court to keep her in prison.
- Prosecutors said Richins planned to inherit over $4 million from her husband’s estate and had opened multiple life insurance policies without his knowledge.
- She was also found guilty of insurance fraud, forgery, and attempted murder for an earlier poisoning attempt on Valentine’s Day.
- The oldest son does not miss his mother and fears she could harm the family if released.
- Prosecutors chose not to seek the death penalty and are asking for life without parole.
- Richins faces additional money-related charges not yet tried in court.
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