Utah bereavement author found guilty of fatally poisoning her husband

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete March 17, 2026 at 02:14 AM

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Kouri Richins, a Utah mother and author of a children's book about grief, was found guilty of murdering her husband, Eric Richins, in March 2022. The jury determined she fatally poisoned him with a fentanyl-laced drink at their home near Park City. Richins was also found guilty of fraudulently claiming insurance benefits after his death. Prosecutors argued that Richins, who had amassed significant debt and was having an affair, believed she would inherit his estate, valued at over $4 million. She was also found guilty of attempted murder for an earlier incident where she poisoned his sandwich. Richins, who pleaded not guilty, faces a sentence of 25 years to life in prison.

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