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Utah mother and children's book author Kouri Richins to stand trial in husband's death, judge rules

A Utah mother of three who published a children’s book about grief after her husband’s death and was later accused of fatally poisoning him will stand trial.

apnews.com

8/27/24

Kouri Richins appeared stoic as the judge delivered the news that a jury would soon decide her fate. She has been adamant in maintaining she is innocent and entered pleas of “not guilty” to all 11 counts on Tuesday. Her trial is set to begin on April 28.

 

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https://www.abc4.com/richins/judge-denies-kouri-richins-bail-again/

11/12/24

Almost immediately after everyone was seated, Mrazik ruled in favor of the state’s request to drop the drug distribution charges — count three and four — before moving on to the motions that required greater discussion.

Richins’ attorneys then discussed their request to sever the aggravated murder and attempted criminal homicide charges, arguing that they should be tried in separate trials to avoid jury prejudice. They also argued that the mortgage fraud and forgery charges were “wholly unrelated” to the death of Eric Richins.

After much discussion on the issue, Mrazik denied the motion to sever the murder charge from the attempted criminal homicide charge saying there is an argument that the two are connected under “a common scheme or plan.”

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Richins’ trial is scheduled for April 28 through May 22.

 

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Judge denies bail for Kouri Richins

Kouri Richins, charged in her husband's death, was seeking to have her bail conditions reconsidered and charges severed at hearing Tuesday.

www.courttv.com

11/12/24

 

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Live Blog: Kouri Richins asks to be released before 2025 murder trial​

Published November 12, 2024 at 11:57 AM MST

Kouri Richins will remain in custody before her May 2025 trial.

Third District Judge Richard Mrazik says that, although she does not face death, she still faces the possibility of dying in prison. Because of that, he believes she may be a danger to herself or others.

He’s not granting Richins bail, though he agrees that circumstances changed and it was her right to ask for it again.

Summit County prosecutors waived their oral arguments, and Mrazik is expected to rule from the bench.

Live Blog: Kouri Richins asks to be released before 2025 murder trial

KPCW's live blog has the latest from reporter Connor Thomas in the courtroom in Summit County's 3rd District Court during Kouri Richins' motion hearing to reconsider if Richins will remain in jail until her May 2025 murder trial date.

www.kpcw.org

 

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Bail denied, drug charges dropped in Kouri Richins murder case

Two drug charges have been dropped from the case of a Summit County mother charged in the death of her husband.The judge also agreed to separate Kouri Richins r

kutv.com

11/12/24

 

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Judge denies renewed bail request for Kamas mother charged with killing husband

Third District Judge Richard Mrazik ruled on multiple motions in the case against Kouri Richins, a Utah mother and author accused of fatally poisoning her husband.

www.ksl.com

11/12/24

 

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Kouri Richins denied bail, to remain in jail until murder trial

Kouri Richins will remain behind bars in the Summit County Jail until she faces a jury in her murder trial next year, a judge ruled Tuesday.

www.fox13now.com

11/12/24

Earlier Tuesday, Judge Mzarik also denied a motion from Richins' defense team to split her attempted murder charge from an aggravated murder charge that would have forced her to face justice in separate trials. The defense team was also denied the opportunity to seat 12 jurors for trial, with Mzarik sticking to eight.

 

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Nov 27, 2024

Kouri Richins' handyman dies after making bombshell claims

William Hayden Jeffs, 35, a handyman who worked on multiple homes owned by grief author Kouri Richins, died in a tragic accident in September - after making bombshell claims about her.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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A newly-revealed witness claims Kouri Richins asked them if they could get her fentanyl and propofol weeks before Eric Richins' death.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1863575102148718992

SUMMIT COUNTY, Utah (Scripps News Salt Lake City) — There’s a new person allegedly involved in the case of Kouri Richins, a Utah woman accused in the overdose death of her husband.

But this witness won’t be called to the stand, as he died in a motorcycle accident just two months ago.

Kouri Richins' handyman, now dead, said she asked him for fentanyl

A newly-revealed witness claims Kouri Richins asked them if they could get her fentanyl and propofol weeks before Eric Richins' death.

www.courttv.com

12/2/2024

Kouri’s trial is scheduled for four weeks next year, starting at the end of April. Her next pre-trial conference is Dec. 12.

 

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12/12/24

Trial Against Utah Woman Accused of Poisoning Husband Set for April​

 

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Flurry of filings expected as Kouri Richins murder trial timeline accelerates

Both sides agree they need more time to make their cases for and against the Kamas mother of three.

www.kpcw.org

12/12/24

Richins’ next hearing is Jan. 23, when the court is expected to decide which evidence will be admissible during the murder trial.

Hearings are also scheduled for March and April to make other pretrial decisions.

As many as 20 witnesses may testify at the trial, according to defense attorney Kathy Nester.

 

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12/12/24

Attorneys work through concerns ahead of Kouri Richins' murder trial​

 

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Jan 12, 2025

5 Shocking Details from Utah Mom's Poisoning Search Warrant​

 

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Jan 23, 2025

Kouri Richins' defense challenges legality of evidence collection in husband's murder case​

 

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Kouri Richins' defense challenges legality of evidence collection in husband's murder case

Kouri Richins, the mother accused of killing her husband and later writing a children's book about grief, appeared in court once again Thursday in Summit County

kutv.com

1/23/25

The judge did not make any decisions as topics were discussed. A follow up hearing is tentatively scheduled for February 3.

 

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Jan 23, 2025

Kouri Richins Wants Evidence Suppressed in Murder Trial​

 

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1/24/25

Kouri Richins Was 'Cheery' and 'Outgoing' During Murder Questioning​

 

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1/24/25

Kouri Richins Controversial 'Walk the Dog' Letter Found in Jail Cell Search​

 

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Kouri Richins' defense challenges legality of evidence collection in husband's murder case

Kouri Richins, the mother accused of killing her husband and later writing a children's book about grief, appeared in court once again Thursday in Summit County

kutv.com

Jan 23, 2025

The questioning also looked into the details of the traffic stop itself, whether or not the seizure of the cell phone was lawful, and if Richins’ actions and statements during that time were made voluntarily. Detectives were pressed on these points to clarify the chain of events and the adherence to legal protocol.

At one point, the courtroom was looking at security videos from jail in which correctional officers are seen in a cell. An officer was questioned on what they are doing with an envelop and papers.

 

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1/27/25

Can Police Search Your Phone Without a Warrant? The Kouri Richins Case Explained!​