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 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
