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Trial of Kouri Richins: Murder, Fraud, and Secrets Revealed

3/7/2026

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Kouri Richins is on trial in Park City, Utah, for the aggravated murder of her husband Eric Richins, who died March 4, 2022.
She faces multiple charges, including attempted murder and insurance fraud.
Testimony showed Kouri accessed memes after Eric's death, including one featuring U.S. President Donald Trump.
Witnesses described that life would be better if Eric were dead and noted communications with a boyfriend around time of the poisoning.

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Story summary

Kouri Richins is on trial in Park City, Utah, for the aggravated murder of her husband Eric Richins, who died March 4, 2022.
She faces multiple charges, including attempted murder and insurance fraud.
Testimony showed Kouri accessed memes after Eric's death, including one featuring U.S. President Donald Trump.
Witnesses described that life would be better if Eric were dead and noted communications with a boyfriend around time of the poisoning.