Why Kouri Richins jurors decided Utah mom was a killer
Kouri Richins was found guilty of murdering her husband, Eric Richins, in a case that unfolded in Summit County, Utah. Prosecutors argued that she poisoned him for financial gain, while evidence from a 911 call raised doubts about her attempts to resuscitate him. The jury's decision was influenced by inconsistencies in her behavior and statements during the investigation.
- ▪Kouri Richins was accused of murdering her husband Eric Richins for financial gain.
- ▪The prosecution presented evidence that Kouri poisoned Eric with fentanyl.
- ▪Jurors were skeptical of Kouri's 911 call, questioning her efforts to perform CPR.
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48 Hours Why Kouri Richins jurors decided Utah mom was a killer .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-48-hours.jpg'); } By Natalie Morales, Natalie Morales "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales is a "48 Hours" correspondent based in Los Angeles. Read Full Bio Natalie Morales, Ruth Chenetz, Asena Basak, Betsy Shuller May 23, 2026 / 11:28 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google In February 2026 , in a packed courtroom in Summit County, Utah, chief prosecutor Brad Bloodworth laid out the state's case against Kouri Richins, for the murder of Eric Richins, her husband and father of their three sons.The case against Kouri RichinsBRAD BLOODWORTH (in court): The evidence will prove that Kouri Richins murdered Eric for his money and to get a fresh…
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