UT - Kouri Richins, 33, Author, wife, mom, charged in husband’s “unexpected” death last year, May 2023-- MEDIA, MAPS, TIMELINE **NO DISCUSSION**
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At one point in court on Monday, as the state highlighted a text message she allegedly sent to her “best friend” about performing CPR, Kouri Richins noticeably raised a tissue to her eyes.
“I pumped so damn hard, so hard, screaming at him to come back to life,” said the text message read out loud in court.
Prosecutors said, however, that the evidence indicates EMS was the first to perform CPR, not the defendant.
“The Defendant informed dispatch and police that she performed CPR on Eric Richins while awaiting EMS response. Foam coming from Eric Richins’ mouth, however, indicates that EMS personnel were in fact the first to perform CPR on him,” the state’s motion said. “The evidence shows that the Defendant did not perform CPR on her husband.”
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6.12.2023
“I pumped so damn hard, so hard, screaming at him to come back to life,” said the text message read out loud in court.
Prosecutors said, however, that the evidence indicates EMS was the first to perform CPR, not the defendant.
“The Defendant informed dispatch and police that she performed CPR on Eric Richins while awaiting EMS response. Foam coming from Eric Richins’ mouth, however, indicates that EMS personnel were in fact the first to perform CPR on him,” the state’s motion said. “The evidence shows that the Defendant did not perform CPR on her husband.”
Wife who wrote book on grief after husband's death wipes eyes with tissue as 'I pumped so damn hard' text read aloud
A Utah wife and mother accused of murdering her husband with a fentanyl-laced Moscow Mule before writing a book on grief raised a tissue to her eyes in court.
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6.12.2023
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6.12.2023
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Prosecutors, in their motion arguing against bail, said that the defendant was later found to have a second iPhone in a dresser drawer next to her bed.
The device allegedly contained highly suspicious internet searches, including one about what a lethal fentanyl dose is: “luxury prisons for the rich in america”; “women utah prison,”; “can cops force you to do a lie detector test,”; “death certificate says pending, will life insurance still pay?”; “FBI analysis of electronics in an investigation”; “When does the FBI get involved in a case”; “how long does life insrance companies takento.pay”; “how to.permanently delete information from an iphone remotely”; “what is a lethal.does.of.fetanayl.”
What do these searches mean for the state? According to prosecutors, the searches are dripping with consciousness of guilt and support the state’s allegations that Kouri Richins tried to orchestrate a cover-up.
Wife who wrote book on grief after husband's death wipes eyes with tissue as 'I pumped so damn hard' text read aloud
A Utah wife and mother accused of murdering her husband with a fentanyl-laced Moscow Mule before writing a book on grief raised a tissue to her eyes in court.
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Prosecutors, in their motion arguing against bail, said that the defendant was later found to have a second iPhone in a dresser drawer next to her bed.
The device allegedly contained highly suspicious internet searches, including one about what a lethal fentanyl dose is: “luxury prisons for the rich in america”; “women utah prison,”; “can cops force you to do a lie detector test,”; “death certificate says pending, will life insurance still pay?”; “FBI analysis of electronics in an investigation”; “When does the FBI get involved in a case”; “how long does life insrance companies takento.pay”; “how to.permanently delete information from an iphone remotely”; “what is a lethal.does.of.fetanayl.”
What do these searches mean for the state? According to prosecutors, the searches are dripping with consciousness of guilt and support the state’s allegations that Kouri Richins tried to orchestrate a cover-up.
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“In these internet searches, the Defendant demonstrates an interest in deleting information from electronic devices and cloud-based accounts, likely in an effort to impede the police investigation into her husband’s death. She was aware that many of her personal electronic devices were already seized by police, and she appears to be researching how to remotely delete information on those devices or information stored in cloud accounts,” the motion said. “Further, the Defendant’s searches show concern about whether law enforcement can find deleted messages and whether they can force the administration of a lie detector test.”
“Most telling among these searches,” authorities continued, “are her queries about how a death caused by poisoning is categorized on a death certificate and what constitutes a lethal dose of fentanyl.”
Wife who wrote book on grief after husband's death wipes eyes with tissue as 'I pumped so damn hard' text read aloud
A Utah wife and mother accused of murdering her husband with a fentanyl-laced Moscow Mule before writing a book on grief raised a tissue to her eyes in court.
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“In these internet searches, the Defendant demonstrates an interest in deleting information from electronic devices and cloud-based accounts, likely in an effort to impede the police investigation into her husband’s death. She was aware that many of her personal electronic devices were already seized by police, and she appears to be researching how to remotely delete information on those devices or information stored in cloud accounts,” the motion said. “Further, the Defendant’s searches show concern about whether law enforcement can find deleted messages and whether they can force the administration of a lie detector test.”
“Most telling among these searches,” authorities continued, “are her queries about how a death caused by poisoning is categorized on a death certificate and what constitutes a lethal dose of fentanyl.”
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#BREAKING: Kouri Richins, a mother accused of murdering her husband with fentanyl before writing a children’s book on grief about the loss, has filed a lawsuit against her late husband’s estate.
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SUMMIT COUNTY, UTAH (Court TV) – A woman accused of murdering her husband with a lethal dose of fentanyl, then writing a children’s book on grief about the loss, has filed a lawsuit against her late husband’s estate.
Kouri Richins is charged with criminal homicide, aggravated murder and possession of a controlled substance in the 2022 death of her husband, Eric. She has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The lawsuit is filed against Eric’s sister, Katie Richins-Benson, who is the personal representative of Eric’s estate. The lawsuit argues that Kouri has been kept from property that is legally hers, in the wake of her husband’s death. The two largest pieces of property Kouri has claimed ownership of are the proceeds of half of Eric’s business and their family home.
Kouri Richins files lawsuit fighting for dead husband's assets
A lawsuit filed by Kouri Richins alleges that she is due proceeds from the sale of her husband's business interests and the family home.
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SUMMIT COUNTY, UTAH (Court TV) – A woman accused of murdering her husband with a lethal dose of fentanyl, then writing a children’s book on grief about the loss, has filed a lawsuit against her late husband’s estate.
Kouri Richins is charged with criminal homicide, aggravated murder and possession of a controlled substance in the 2022 death of her husband, Eric. She has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The lawsuit is filed against Eric’s sister, Katie Richins-Benson, who is the personal representative of Eric’s estate. The lawsuit argues that Kouri has been kept from property that is legally hers, in the wake of her husband’s death. The two largest pieces of property Kouri has claimed ownership of are the proceeds of half of Eric’s business and their family home.
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Kouri Richins files lawsuit fighting for dead husband's assets
A lawsuit filed by Kouri Richins alleges that she is due proceeds from the sale of her husband's business interests and the family home.
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The lawsuit alleges that Kouri and Eric purchased the family home while they were engaged to be married on November 21, 2012. At the time, they purchased the home for $400,000 and each contributed separate funds to the down payment. The title of the home was placed in Eric’s name, while the utilities were placed in Kouri’s name. The lawsuit alleges that for the entirety of Eric and Kouri’s marriage, the utilities and mortgage were paid from their joint bank account, using marital funds. Kouri alleges that after her husband’s death, she continued making payments on the house and paid for insurance and all other necessary items with personal money.
Attached to the lawsuit is a prenuptial agreement signed by Eric and Kouri on their wedding day, June 15, 2013. The prenuptial agreement specifically addressed Eric’s ownership in a business, C&E Stone Masonry, LLC. The signed agreement said Kouri had no right or claim in the business unless her husband pre-deceased her, in which case his ownership stake would pass to her.
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Kouri Richins files lawsuit fighting for dead husband's assets
A lawsuit filed by Kouri Richins alleges that she is due proceeds from the sale of her husband's business interests and the family home.
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The lawsuit is filed against Eric’s sister, Katie Richins-Benson, who is the personal representative of Eric’s estate. The lawsuit argues that Kouri has been kept from property that is legally hers, in the wake of her husband’s death. The two largest pieces of property Kouri has claimed ownership of are the proceeds of half of Eric’s business and their family home
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Attached to the lawsuit is a prenuptial agreement signed by Eric and Kouri on their wedding day, June 15, 2013. The prenuptial agreement specifically addressed Eric’s ownership in a business, C&E Stone Masonry, LLC. The signed agreement said Kouri had no right or claim in the business unless her husband pre-deceased her, in which case his ownership stake would pass to her.
Prior to his death, Eric had expressed suspicion that Kouri was trying to harm him and had established the Eric Richins Living Trust, and assigned his business interest to the trust. However, Kouri’s attorneys argue that her pre-existing rights from the prenuptial agreement outweigh the change.
Katie sold Eric’s half of the business to his work partner for $2 million, which Kouri argues should be paid to her.
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Kouri Richins files civil lawsuit against deceased husband’s estate
Kouri Richins, charged with the murder of her husband, has filed a civil lawsuit against his estate claiming she deserves money outlined in their prenuptial agreement.
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6/15/23
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Conclusion
Kouri claims that she has a right to all of the above assets including the Family Home, the Personal Property, and the Business Interest. Katie Richins, the representative of Eric’s estate, has allegedly taken the position that Kouri has no right to any of these.This is separate from her claim against the Trust in March 2022 (which is still in process), as well as her claim against the Estate in February 2023 (which was denied by Eric’s sister Katie).
Katie filed a petition to disqualify Kouri from the estate due to homicide, but until Kouri is, or is not, convicted, the motion cannot be granted.
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Kouri Richins files civil lawsuit against deceased husband’s estate
Kouri Richins, charged with the murder of her husband, has filed a civil lawsuit against his estate claiming she deserves money outlined in their prenuptial agreement.
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Updated: Jun 15, 2023 / 09:41 PM MDT
KAMAS, Utah (ABC4) — Kouri Richins, charged with the murder of her husband, has filed a civil lawsuit against his estate claiming she deserves money outlined in their prenuptial agreement.
Kouri Richins, 33, is in the Summit County Jail for allegedly murdering her husband, Eric Richins, 39, by giving him a fatal dose of fentanyl. A petition filed by Eric’s sister alleges that Kouri had financial motives for killing her husband.
On June 9, Kouri filed a civil lawsuit against Eric’s estate, alleging she deserves several monetary and/or physical assets according to their prenup.
According to court documents, Kouri and Eric signed a prenup on June 15, 2013, that outlined several financial agreements for their marriage, which included the following:
Conclusion
Kouri claims that she has a right to all of the above assets including the Family Home, the Personal Property, and the Business Interest. Katie Richins, the representative of Eric’s estate, has allegedly taken the position that Kouri has no right to any of these.This is separate from her claim against the Trust in March 2022 (which is still in process), as well as her claim against the Estate in February 2023 (which was denied by Eric’s sister Katie).
Katie filed a petition to disqualify Kouri from the estate due to homicide, but until Kouri is, or is not, convicted, the motion cannot be granted.
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Full disclosure at link.
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Updated: Jun 15, 2023 / 09:41 PM MDT
According to court documents, Kouri and Eric signed a prenup on June 15, 2013, that outlined several financial agreements for their marriage, which included the following:
Kouri Richins files civil lawsuit against deceased husband’s estate
Kouri Richins, charged with the murder of her husband, has filed a civil lawsuit against his estate claiming she deserves money outlined in their prenuptial agreement.
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Updated: Jun 15, 2023 / 09:41 PM MDT
According to court documents, Kouri and Eric signed a prenup on June 15, 2013, that outlined several financial agreements for their marriage, which included the following:
Summary of Significant Separate Property of Husband
In the prenup, Eric included a list of his assets and debts that were acquired prior to the marriage, that would remain in his ownership if Eric and Kouri divorced.The Business Interest, C&E Stone Masonry, LLC.
The prenup further explained that Eric’s co-owned business, C&E Stone Masonry, LLC., would remain the sole property of Eric even if Kouri invested in, or spent money on the company.The Family Home
According to Kouri’s lawsuit, their shared home, known as ‘the Family Home’, was not included in the list of assets that Eric had prior to their marriage.The Trust
On November 3, 2020, Eric created and executed the Eric Richins Living Trust. Kouri alleged that the objective of creating the Trust was to provide for both her and their children after Eric’s death.The Will
Before he died, Eric executed the Will. According to the lawsuit, his will required that all of Eric’s estate be given to the Trust, and administered under the terms of the Trust.Conclusion
Kouri claims that she has a right to all of the above assets including the Family Home, the Personal Property, and the Business Interest.
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Grief author mom charged with poisoning her husband sues his estate
Kouri Richins, 33, is suing her husband, Eric's, estate alleging she deserves monetary and physical assets as outlined in a prenuptial agreement.
6/20/23
A Utah mother accused of poisoning her husband only to later write a children's book about grief is now suing his estate.
Kouri Richins, 33, filed a civil suit against her husband, Eric Richins' estate, on June 9 alleging she deserves several monetary and physical assets as outlined in a prenuptial agreement the two made prior to their June 2013 wedding.
She claims in the suit that she is entitled to half of all equity on the couple's home, which she estimates to be worth 'at least $1.9million,' as well as about $2million in proceeds from the sale of Eric's share of a stone masonry business following his death.
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The only way she could claim ownership or rights to the company is if “[Eric] should die prior to [Kouri] while the two are lawfully married,” according to the lawsuit, the news outlet reported.
The prenup states that in the event of Eric’s death, Kouri would receive his partnership interest in C&E Stone Masonry — but prior to his death, he reportedly assigned his ownership of the business to the Eric Richins Living Trust, according to ABC4.
This interest was sold to Eric’s business partner, Cody Wright — and the proceeds of about $2 million reportedly have been put on hold by a court. Kouri claims that although Eric transferred the business interest to the trust, it does not diminish her rights to it.
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June 21, 2023
The prenup states that in the event of Eric’s death, Kouri would receive his partnership interest in C&E Stone Masonry — but prior to his death, he reportedly assigned his ownership of the business to the Eric Richins Living Trust, according to ABC4.
This interest was sold to Eric’s business partner, Cody Wright — and the proceeds of about $2 million reportedly have been put on hold by a court. Kouri claims that although Eric transferred the business interest to the trust, it does not diminish her rights to it.
Grief book author Kouri Richins sues $1.9M estate of husband she allegedly killed
Utah mom and grief book author Kouri Richins is suing the estate of her late husband, whom she allegedly killed – claiming she deserves money and physical assets outlined in their prenuptial agreem…
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June 21, 2023
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Utah mom Kouri Richins sues deceased husband's estate
(NewsNation) — The Utah mom accused of killing her husband, then writing a children’s book on grief, is suing his estate, according to reports.
Kouri Richins filed a civil lawsuit against the estate of Eric Richins, which is estimated to be worth around $1.9 million, for half the equity in their home, the filing cited by CNN states.
Kouri Richins claims in the suit that the home was not included in the list of assets that Eric Richins had before their marriage. She thinks their prenup’s exclusion of the home as part of Eric Richins’ assets means it is a joint marital asset. The prenup also reportedly details that Eric Richins’ co-owned business would belong to him regardless if Kouri Richins invested in the company or spent her own money on it.
Updated: JUN 21, 2023 / 09:33 PM CDT
(NewsNation) — The Utah mom accused of killing her husband, then writing a children’s book on grief, is suing his estate, according to reports.
Kouri Richins filed a civil lawsuit against the estate of Eric Richins, which is estimated to be worth around $1.9 million, for half the equity in their home, the filing cited by CNN states.
Kouri Richins claims in the suit that the home was not included in the list of assets that Eric Richins had before their marriage. She thinks their prenup’s exclusion of the home as part of Eric Richins’ assets means it is a joint marital asset. The prenup also reportedly details that Eric Richins’ co-owned business would belong to him regardless if Kouri Richins invested in the company or spent her own money on it.
Updated: JUN 21, 2023 / 09:33 PM CDT
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Notably, prosecutors cited something Kouri Richins allegedly said about Katie Richins-Benson in a recorded jailhouse call as proof she remained a danger undeserving of bail.
“[T]he State is in possession of an audio recording from the Summit County Jail where the Defendant is discussing with her family about the State’s need to prove that the Defendant is a danger to the community,” the motion said. “During the conversation, Defendant’s mother suggests that the only person Defendant is a danger to is Katie [Richins-Benson], Eric Richins’ sister and trustee. Defendant responded, ‘Yeah, ha, ha.'”
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Jun 21st, 2023, 12:40 pm
“[T]he State is in possession of an audio recording from the Summit County Jail where the Defendant is discussing with her family about the State’s need to prove that the Defendant is a danger to the community,” the motion said. “During the conversation, Defendant’s mother suggests that the only person Defendant is a danger to is Katie [Richins-Benson], Eric Richins’ sister and trustee. Defendant responded, ‘Yeah, ha, ha.'”
'Kouri is entitled': Utah wife accused of murdering husband sues estate to force sale of million-dollar 'Family Home'
The Utah wife and mom accused of murdering her husband and writing a book for her kids on grief is trying to force the sale of her million-dollar "Family Home."
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Jun 21st, 2023, 12:40 pm
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Kouri Richins is present for today’s scheduling hearing, starting now in Summit County
Update: Another scheduling conference is planned for 1:30 pm on September 1st. Hopefully then there will be a preliminary hearing date set. Judge Richard Mrazik said “I’d like to keep it moving as fast as possible since she (Kouri) is in custody.”
Update: Another scheduling conference is planned for 1:30 pm on September 1st. Hopefully then there will be a preliminary hearing date set. Judge Richard Mrazik said “I’d like to keep it moving as fast as possible since she (Kouri) is in custody.”
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6/22/2023Today’s Hearing:
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Hearing starts with KR appearing at about 5:40 timestamp.
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Utah detective calls fentanyl murder case a first, says 'granules of salt' dose can kill
Investigators in Summit County said accused murderer, Kouri Richins bought fentanyl twice from a drug dealer, in the days or weeks before Eric Richins was found
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Fri, May 12th 2023, 10:06 PM EDT
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Investigators in Summit County said accused murderer, Kouri Richins bought fentanyl twice from a drug dealer, in the days or weeks before Eric Richins was found dead in their Kamas home from an overdose in March 2022.
Detective Sgt. Clint Bobrowski, president of the Utah Narcotics Officers Association, said fentanyl use has exploded in the state, leading to more overdose deaths; but he cannot think of a case in which someone was accused of using fentanyl to commit murder.
[...] Kouri Richins told an investigator she gave her husband a 'Moscow Mule' cocktail the night of his death, and that he drank it in bed.
She reported she slept in another room with one of their three kids, came back to the couple's bedroom, that her husband was cold to touch, and she called 911.
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Kouri Richins makes 2nd appearance in court as counselors hammer out schedule
Kouri Richins, who is accused of murdering her husband by lacing his drink with a fentanyl dose that would have killed five people, made her second appearance i
kutv.com
Thu, June 22nd 2023, 5:13 PM
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She entered the courtroom in a lilac-colored sweater and appeared to be crying throughout the proceedings, which were very brief as her lawyer and the prosecutor explained to the judge the amount of work ahead of them as they worked to sort through paperwork involved in the case.
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Richins appeared visibly upset for the day's scheduling conference.
Both the defense and the state requested the scheduling hearing be pushed back, to which Judge Richard Mrazik agreed.
He decided there would be another scheduling conference on Sept. 1 at 1:30 p.m. The hope is a preliminary hearing date will be decided then.
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There is a possibility prosecutors may file additional charges in the case.