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TUE · 2026-03-17 · 08:41 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0317-25242
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Woman who wrote book on grief guilty of murdering husband

In March 2026, Kouri Richins of Utah was found guilty of murdering her husband, Eric Richins, in March 2022. A jury convicted her of aggravated murder and fraudulently claiming insurance benefits related to his death.

Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-17 · 08:41 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
Woman who wrote book on grief guilty of murdering husband
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In March 2026, Kouri Richins of Utah was found guilty of murdering her husband, Eric Richins, in March 2022. A jury convicted her of aggravated murder and fraudulently claiming insurance benefits related to his death. Prior to the trial, Kouri Richins had authored a children's book about coping with grief following her husband's passing. The motive for the murder was not explicitly stated in the provided article. The trial concluded with the guilty verdict, holding her accountable for her husband's death and the related insurance fraud.

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Kouri Richins wrote a children's book on handling grief after her husband’s death.

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Eric Richins died in March 2022.

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Kouri Richins was found guilty of fraudulently claiming insurance benefits.

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Kouri Richins was found guilty of aggravated murder.

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NewsFeedA woman in Utah who wrote a children’s book on handling grief after her husband’s death, has been found guilty of murdering him. Jurors found Kouri Richins guilty of aggravated murder and fraudulently claiming insurance benefits after the death of Eric Richins in March 2022.Published On 17 Mar 2026
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