Utah woman's hopes of flipping mansion flop after murder charge
Summary
Kouri Richins was sentenced to life in prison without parole after being convicted of murdering her husband, Eric Richins, in 2022. Before his death, Kouri was working on a major real estate project to flip a large mansion in Utah, but the project ended after her arrest.Key Facts
- Kouri Richins was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life without parole on May 13, 2026.
- Eric Richins died in March 2022; Kouri claimed his death was accidental.
- Kouri owned a real estate business focused on buying and renovating houses to sell for profit.
- She was working on a 20,000-square-foot mansion project in Heber City, Utah, which she bought with investors for $3.9 million.
- The mansion included a 4,000-square-foot guesthouse and was near the Park City ski resort.
- The project was expected to make up to $12 million if completed under budget.
- Eric reportedly opposed buying the mansion; couples argued about the purchase before his death.
- After Kouri’s arrest, the mansion was resold for $3.75 million, ending the business opportunity.
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