Kouri Richins Convicted of Husband's Murder

Kouri Richins, a Utah woman and author of a children's book on grief, has been convicted of aggravated murder for poisoning her husband, Eric Richins, with a lethal dose of fentanyl in March 2022. Prosecutors alleged that Kouri Richins was deeply in debt, totaling millions, and sought to inherit Eric Richins' estate and life insurance policies, which she had opened without his knowledge. She was also found guilty of attempted murder for a prior poisoning attempt and fraudulently claiming insurance benefits. The trial, held in Park City, Utah, concluded with a jury finding Kouri Richins guilty on all charges after less than three hours of deliberation. Kouri Richins' defense argued that Eric Richins was addicted to painkillers, a claim contradicted by police statements and testimony from his close friend. The case garnered national attention, partly due to Kouri Richins' self-published book, 'Are You with Me?', which prosecutors used as evidence of her planning and cover-up attempts. Kouri Richins faces a sentence of 25 years to life in prison, with sentencing scheduled for May 13.