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Trial Set for Kouri Richins: Murder, Fraud Charges Loom

2/22/2026

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Kouri Richins (the defendant) faces trial February 23, 2026, on 35 counts: murder and frauds tied to Eric Richins’ death, after a judge denied bail and the five-week trial was set.
Eric Richins died from a fentanyl overdose in March 2022.
Prosecutors allege Richins poisoned him for financial gain, citing debts and an affair.
A month before his death, Richins allegedly attempted to poison him with a spiked sandwich.

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Kouri Richins (the defendant) faces trial February 23, 2026, on 35 counts: murder and frauds tied to Eric Richins’ death, after a judge denied bail and the five-week trial was set.
Eric Richins died from a fentanyl overdose in March 2022.
Prosecutors allege Richins poisoned him for financial gain, citing debts and an affair.
A month before his death, Richins allegedly attempted to poison him with a spiked sandwich.