Jury Convicts Utah Author Kouri Richins in Fentanyl Poisoning Death of Her Husband

Overview

• A Park City jury found Richins guilty of killing Eric Richins by administering fentanyl in March 2022 and of attempted homicide for a prior poisoning attempt.
• The medical examiner reported roughly five times a lethal dose of fentanyl in Eric Richins’ system.
• Prosecutors argued a financial motive, citing millions in debts, life-insurance policies, and her expectation of more than $4 million.
• More than 40 prosecution witnesses testified, including a housecleaner who said she sold illicit pills to Richins in early 2022.
• The defense presented no witnesses, Richins did not testify, and she was also convicted on related fraud counts.