Park City

Park City, Utah, is an affluent ski town and the location of the Sundance Film Festival. Recently, it has gained notoriety due to the trial of Kouri Richins, a Utah woman who authored a children's book about grief after her husband's death. Richins was convicted of fatally poisoning her husband, Eric Richins, with fentanyl in March 2022 at their home just outside Park City. Prosecutors argued she was motivated by financial gain, seeking insurance benefits and control of his estate. The trial has drawn significant media attention. Separately, the Sundance Film Festival, held annually in Park City, was the site of an assault on a Democratic congressman who reported being punched and subjected to racist remarks. These events highlight Park City's current relevance as a location intertwined with both high-profile crime and cultural events.