Kouri Richins, Utah mom who wrote book about grief, fatally poisoned husband to get his money, prosecutors say
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Key Points:
- Kouri Richins, a Utah mother and children's book author, is on trial for allegedly killing her husband, Eric Richins, with fentanyl in March 2022; prosecutors claim she poisoned him for financial gain due to significant debt and a desire to inherit his estate.
- Prosecutors allege Richins attempted to poison her husband previously and had taken out nearly $2 million in life insurance policies on him without his knowledge, while also engaging in an extramarital affair.
- The defense argues Eric Richins, who suffered from Lyme disease and painkiller addiction, may have overdosed accidentally, highlighting Kouri's emotional 911 call and their efforts to save their marriage.
- Key witnesses include a housekeeper who claims to have sold fent
