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Kouri Richins Convicted of Husband's Fentanyl Murder

3/21/2026

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Kouri Richins, the defendant, was convicted of murdering her husband, Eric, by poisoning him with fentanyl in March 2022.
Investigations revealed a potential link to her mother, Lisa Darden, and Gertrude Moore, who died in 2006.
Authorities explored whether Darden aided Richins, noting Darden was a beneficiary of Moore's estate shortly before her death.
Despite similarities, no evidence linked Darden to the crime, and she has not been charged.

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Story summary

Kouri Richins, the defendant, was convicted of murdering her husband, Eric, by poisoning him with fentanyl in March 2022.
Investigations revealed a potential link to her mother, Lisa Darden, and Gertrude Moore, who died in 2006.
Authorities explored whether Darden aided Richins, noting Darden was a beneficiary of Moore's estate shortly before her death.
Despite similarities, no evidence linked Darden to the crime, and she has not been charged.