A Utah mom who wrote kids’ book on grief after husband died killed him for money, prosecutors say

Utah mom who wrote kids' book on grief accused of killing husband for money

Kouri Richins, 35, faces multiple felony charges in the March 2022 death of her husband, Eric Richins, at their home near the ski town of Park City

Money-obsessed children’s book author Kouri Richins poisoned husband for a very vain reason, prosecutor says

Kouri Richins killed husband Eric on March 3, 2022 with a fentanyl-laced Moscow mule cocktail so she could cash in on his $4 million estate and run off with her handyman lover, prosecutor Bradley Bloodworth said during opening statements Monday in Park City, Utah.

U.S. Prosecutors: Utah author killed husband because she wanted his money

rosecutors portrayed a Utah mother and children’s book author as a money-hungry killer Monday on the first day of a murder trial in her husband’s death, while her defense team urged jurors not to make judgments before hearing her side.

Prosecutors: Children’s book author killed husband because she wanted his money

Kouri Richins faces a slew of felony charges for allegedly killing her husband with fentanyl in March 2022.

Utah Mom Who Wrote Children's Book About Grief Goes to Trial in Husband's Death

Utah mom Kouri Richings has been accused of fatally poisoning her husband with fentanyl. She has pleaded not guilty as jury selection gets underway.

Eric Richins' Sister Gives Emotional Testimony Describing News of His Death

Victim Eric Richins’ sister, Katie Richins-Benson, gives emotional testimony describing hearing about her brother Eric’s death. Katie also addresses Kouri Richins ‘business-like’ reaction to his passing. (2/23/26)