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Eric Richins
PersonEric Richins died in March 2022; his wife Kouri Richins was convicted of his murder by fentanyl poisoning.
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Eric Richins died in March 2022. His wife, Kouri Richins, a Utah mother of three and author of a children's book about grief, was found guilty of his murder. The case gained international attention due to the circumstances surrounding Eric's death and Kouri's subsequent actions. Kouri Richins was convicted of aggravated murder and fraudulently claiming insurance benefits. Prosecutors successfully argued that she poisoned Eric with five times the lethal dose of fentanyl, slipping it into a cocktail at their home outside Park City. The motive presented was financial, alleging she was driven by US$4.5 million in debt. The trial concluded with the jury finding her guilty, highlighting the tragic intersection of grief, alleged betrayal, and financial desperation.
Last updated: May 3, 2026
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