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Trial begins for Utah mom accused of killing husband then writing a children’s book about grief

Associated Press (AP)EN 3 min read 100% complete by By  HANNAH SCHOENBAUMFebruary 23, 2026 at 08:23 AM
Trial begins for Utah mom accused of killing husband then writing a children’s book about grief
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Kouri Richins, a Utah mother, is on trial for allegedly murdering her husband, Eric Richins, in March 2022 at their home near Park City. Prosecutors allege she fatally poisoned him with fentanyl-laced alcohol and previously attempted to poison him with a sandwich. They argue the motive was financial gain, citing life insurance policies she took out on him without his knowledge and a relationship with another man. Richins faces multiple felony charges, including aggravated murder, which carries a sentence of 25 years to life. Before her arrest, Richins published a children's book about grief following a father's death, which prosecutors may use to demonstrate a calculated cover-up. Her defense team maintains her innocence and expresses confidence in the jury's verdict.

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Wendy Lewis 40% Alex Ramos 40% Kathy Nester 40% Park City ×260% Utah ×275% Eric Richins ×585% Kouri Richins ×695%

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