Brad Bloodworth

Brad Bloodworth is the Summit County Prosecutor who presented the state's final arguments in the Kouri Richins murder trial. Richins, a Utah woman and author of a children's book about grief, was accused of poisoning her husband, Eric Richins, with a lethal dose of fentanyl in March 2022. The case gained national attention due to the circumstances surrounding Eric Richins' death and the subsequent publication of Kouri Richins' book. Bloodworth argued that Kouri Richins killed her husband for financial gain. The jury found Kouri Richins guilty of aggravated murder and fraudulently claiming insurance benefits. Bloodworth's role in prosecuting this high-profile case makes him newsworthy, highlighting the legal proceedings and the pursuit of justice in a case involving alleged murder and deception.