Why Kouri Richins jurors decided Utah mom was a killer

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 Richins BRAD BLOODWORTH (in court): The evidence will prove that Kouri Richins murdered Eric for his money and to get a fresh start at life. It had been nearly four years since Eric died on March 4, 2022, of a lethal dose of fentanyl -- served to him by Kouri in a cocktail, say prosecutors. She had spent almost three years in jail awaiting trial. BRAD BLOODWORTH (in court): More than anything, she wanted his money to perpetuate her facade of privilege, affluence and success. Eric Richins owned a lucrative contracting business, and Kouri Richins worked as a real estate agent, buying and flipping houses. She was facing not just murder charges, but also insurance fraud and forgery counts. Greg Hall : She was absolutely convinced … that she would be found not guilty. Greg Hall is a friend and former colleague of Kouri's. Natalie Morales : What made her so convinced of that … outcome? Greg Hall : 'Cause she knows that she didn't do it. Kouri and Eric Richins Kouri Richins/Facebook Initially, authorities thought Eric may have died from an accidental drug overdose. But as investigators dug deeper, they concluded that Kouri poisoned Eric for financial gain. …