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Prosecution Nears Rest in Kouri Richins Trial as Lead Detective Set to Testify

The five-week trial enters its third week with the state preparing to hand off to the defense.

Overview

  • Detective Jeff O'Driscoll is expected to take the stand Tuesday as the final witness for prosecutors.
  • On Monday, business partner Cody Wright testified he never saw Eric Richins use illicit drugs, and the judge rejected a defense bid to impeach him.
  • A handwriting expert told jurors Eric Richins likely did not sign an application for a new life insurance policy submitted about a month before his death.
  • Private investigator Todd Gabler said he devoted more than 930 hours to the case and inspected the home after its May 2023 release to the family, noting the sheriff's office removed any items he viewed as evidence.
  • Former lead detective Jayme Woody testified that Eric's sister reported Eric had said Kouri was trying to kill him, as the case continues on a schedule running through March 27.