UT - Kouri Richins, 33, Author, wife, mom, charged in husband’s unexpected death last year, May 2023 #2

[Seattle1]

Kouri Richins Detention Hearing: Forensic Accountant Reviews Financials | Court TV Video

Forensic accountant Brooke Karrington detailed Kouri Richins' financials during a detention hearing Monday.

www.courttv.com

6/12/23

KOURI RICHINS DETENTION HEARING: FORENSIC ACCOUNTANT REVIEWS FINANCIALS​

Forensic accountant Brooke Karrington detailed Kouri Richins' financials during a detention hearing Monday.

 

[ifindedout]

Oh my, as the judge was trying to secure a next court date.. I saw Kouri clearly arguing with her lawyer Skye about the date. Kouri just overspoke.. After wow Skye said she would be not be available.

Around the 3:40:00 mark in the MB video.

 

[SteveS]

KR's attorney gave all sorts of excuses, putting her spin on the story and its facts and called into question the veracity of the evidence, but ...

1 Prosecutors say Eric's blood contained five times the lethal amount of fentanyl, which was orally ingested. How did it get there?
2 The night of the murder, Kouri told police she gave a drink to ER before he died.
3 There is no one else to accuse. Remember, Kouri was the only one there at the home who could have poisoned him.
4 She bought fentanyl. He was killed by fentanyl. No one was else was there. Who did it? Duh.
5 And the rest of KR's argument is just lying. The claim that their marriage was blissful is contradicted by the changes ER had been making, to keep her away from his assets, which are indisputable. The claim that she didn't need money desperately is contradicted by the financial trail that clearly says otherwise.

 

[Seattle1]

Judge denies Kouri Richins bail after 4 hour detention hearing

Kouri Richins, the woman accused of killing her husband with fentanyl poisoning then writing a children’s book about grieving, is due in court on Monday, June 12 for a detention hearing.

www.abc4.com

6/12/23

During Monday’s hearing, a judge heard from both parties and three witnesses before making a decision to continue holding Kouri Richins without bail during her pretrial period.

The court will meet again in person at noon on Thursday, June 22 for a scheduling conference. [Defense will advise the court on discovery status to set a preliminary hearing date. Prosecutor denies any discovery to the defense is outstanding].

Upon starting the day in court, attorneys on behalf of the State of Utah said they would bring in three witnesses for the hearing, starting with Det. Jeff O’Driscoll, the lead investigator in the case.

[..]

After a short recess, the defense resumed its questioning of Detective O’Driscoll, asking him about when he took over the case as a lead investigator. She asked if he knew the previous investigator had been removed from the case, to which he said she had stepped down because she moved to the patrol unit to respond to emergency situations.

[..]

For their second witness, the prosecution brought Chris Kotrodimos up to the stand, a private investigator formerly with the Salt Lake City Police Department and Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office who specializes in digital forensics.

[..]

For their final witness, prosecutors brought financial forensics investigator Brooke Karrington.... Karrington said Kouri Richins’ business had a growing business and it was growing significantly, though she said it could have been problematic.

[..]

Finally, Eric’s sister, Amy, stepped up to the podium to make an impact statement.

[..]

Following each party’s closing arguments, where lawyers from both sides recounted evidence submitted and the questioning of the three witnesses, the judge determined Kouri Richins will be held with no bail during the pretrial period.

Kouri Richins could still appeal for bail, though she only has a 30-day window to file the appeal.

The court will meet again in person at noon on Thursday, June 22 for a scheduling conference.

@Niner

ETA: Court TV Youtube links for each witness and victim impact statement uploaded separately, and all four links previously posted here and MEDIA thread.

 

[Seattle1]

KUTV News 2 Salt Lake uploaded full hearing (2:12:59 mins) but the audio is choppy.

Kouri Richins Detention Hearing - FULL HEARING

 

[BrownRice]

She wrote a check to “CL” !!!
…sorry but if you are too lazy to get some murdering cash ahead of the “deed”you involve others in ..you should sit it out behind bars.

Moo

Exactly. Stop at bank on your way back from a public computer where you search can deleted texts be recovered and luxury prisons.

 

[NeverPersonal]

https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/23842694/kouri-richins-searches.pdf

I am sure y'all already saw this - this isn't a thread I can keep up with as easily - and oh my god, these searches. Some of them appear she's trying to buy the favor of the Mayor of Park City?

 

[Seattle1]

Issues from testimony the Prosecutor needs to overcome:

Toxicology reports indicate Eric died of ingested, fentanyl poisoning.

Prosecutor alleges KR placed fentanyl in a Moscow Mule drink she prepared for Eric (per the defendant).

However, the prosecution has no independent evidence of this drink including the cup, and did not test any cup/container in the house for traces of fentanyl.

No fentanyl was ever located in the residence during the search on date of death or later searches.

Investigators presented Eric's best friend identified as J.S. with three possible scenarios: Either Eric had overdosed himself, someone did it to him, or it was accidental. Detective

Investigator O’Driscoll provided J.S. said he couldn’t see Kouri Richins poisoning Eric and that he believed she didn’t have anything to do with his death.

The previous lead investigator left a potential murder case for a patrol position within the department. Hmm.. IMO, sure sounds like a demotion to me! Are rumors true about evidence mishandled and investigator removed from case?

The defense also brought up key witness C.L.’s history with drugs, saying she was on drug probation, and investigators told C.L. about the punishments she could be facing including federal charges and a prison sentence for breaking that probation. (Credibility of star witness).

Financial forensic investigator Karrington said Kouri received $1.3 million in life insurance payouts after Eric’s death.

Were these payments from policies taken out without ER's knowledge? If not, what is the standing of the Trust set up by Eric (i.e., evidence he removed KR as beneficiary in anticipation of divorce)?

MOO

 

[ifindedout]

https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/23842694/kouri-richins-searches.pdf

I am sure y'all already saw this - this isn't a thread I can keep up with as easily - and oh my god, these searches. Some of them appear she's trying to buy the favor of the Mayor of Park City?

Some of them which are not highlighted (presumably deemed not relevant to the prosecution) are still fascinating, giving an insight into her thought processes:

• how to sell a Social Security number
• adult only resorts near LA
• MT, TN, lakefront ranches for sale
• how to turn in someone for hiring illegal employees

 

[Seattle1]

Legal expert believes Kouri Richins defense attorneys 'confident' in case

A Utah criminal defense attorney says the lawyers representing a Summit County woman accused of killing her husband are likely feeling confident about the case.

kutv.com

6/12/23

Late last week, lawyers for Richins filed a motion to set conditions for release in hopes of getting her out on bail. Though that effort failed, the document contains numerous and detailed answers to specific allegations from prosecutors. Simms said they are essentially laying out a comprehensive defense early in the legal process.

“They don’t have to reveal their theory before a jury trial, but they’re choosing to do that now,” he said. “I think it is partly to get the full and complete story out there. But they must feel confident that their story’s not going to change, that this is what’s happened, that our client is innocent. It’s very powerful to come out with that early on.”

PDF Defense Motion pgs 1-31 embedded at link above or at Scribd.


Motion to Set Conditions of Release by Victoria Hill on Scribd

 

[Snoopster]

Judge denies Kouri Richins bail after 4 hour detention hearing

Kouri Richins, the woman accused of killing her husband with fentanyl poisoning then writing a children’s book about grieving, is due in court on Monday, June 12 for a detention hearing.

www.abc4.com

6/12/23

During Monday’s hearing, a judge heard from both parties and three witnesses before making a decision to continue holding Kouri Richins without bail during her pretrial period.

The court will meet again in person at noon on Thursday, June 22 for a scheduling conference. [Defense will advise the court on discovery status to set a preliminary hearing date. Prosecutor denies any discovery to the defense is outstanding].

Upon starting the day in court, attorneys on behalf of the State of Utah said they would bring in three witnesses for the hearing, starting with Det. Jeff O’Driscoll, the lead investigator in the case.

[..]

After a short recess, the defense resumed its questioning of Detective O’Driscoll, asking him about when he took over the case as a lead investigator. She asked if he knew the previous investigator had been removed from the case, to which he said she had stepped down because she moved to the patrol unit to respond to emergency situations.

[..]

For their second witness, the prosecution brought Chris Kotrodimos up to the stand, a private investigator formerly with the Salt Lake City Police Department and Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office who specializes in digital forensics.

[..]

For their final witness, prosecutors brought financial forensics investigator Brooke Karrington.... Karrington said Kouri Richins’ business had a growing business and it was growing significantly, though she said it could have been problematic.

[..]

Finally, Eric’s sister, Amy, stepped up to the podium to make an impact statement.

[..]

Following each party’s closing arguments, where lawyers from both sides recounted evidence submitted and the questioning of the three witnesses, the judge determined Kouri Richins will be held with no bail during the pretrial period.

Kouri Richins could still appeal for bail, though she only has a 30-day window to file the appeal.

The court will meet again in person at noon on Thursday, June 22 for a scheduling conference.

@Niner

ETA: Court TV Youtube links for each witness and victim impact statement uploaded separately, and all four links previously posted here and MEDIA thread.

In the video the defense says that, "it could have been accidental. ... and in light of the evidence presented today it is a very pausible situation."

So it doesn't sound to me that the defense is going with the 'suicide' argument.

Are they implying that Eric killed himself accidentally or are they implying that Kouri killed Eric accidentally?

 

[arielilane]

Video is just over one hour/ Detective O'Driscoll w/the Summit County Sheriff's Office

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who is CL in relation to the defendant CL is an associate of the defendant
she cleaned houses for the defendant's business as well as her personal home at
times does CL have a criminal drug history yes



okay what if anything did CL tell you about the defendant approaching CL
a second time for Fentanyl she all told us that approximately a
week after delivering the first load of fentanyl the defendant reached out to her again by text or or call and said
that she wanted some more fentanyl that was stronger than the previous batch

 

[arielilane]

Moo, a powerful and affective impact statement by ER’s sister.
KR can shake her head and roll her eyes but to quote Dr. Reimer:

"People can disagree but that doesn’t change the truth."

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[Seattle1]

In the video the defense says that, "it could have been accidental. ... and in light of the evidence presented today it is a very pausible situation."

So it doesn't sound to me that the defense is going with the 'suicide' argument.

Are they implying that Eric killed himself accidentally or are they implying that Kouri killed Eric accidentally?

I think they (defense) are implying that they don't know how or why Eric ingested the fentanyl that killed him. There's no evidence it was in the Moscow Mule as alleged by the prosecutor. In fact, there's no evidence fentanyl ever entered the residence where Eric was found deceased.

And I guess it's just a wild coincidence that KR happened to purchase fentanyl from CI. (Defense saying there's only evidence that CI purchased fentanyl and that the State failed to show nexus of the fentanyl being handed to Kouri). JMO

ETA: Defense saying the Prosecution only had three theories:

Investigators presented Eric's best friend identified as J.S. with three possible scenarios: Either Eric had overdosed himself, someone did it to him, or it was accidental.

 

[BeachSky]

Video is just over one hour/ Detective O'Driscoll w/the Summit County Sheriff's Office

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who is CL in relation to the defendant CL is an associate of the defendant
she cleaned houses for the defendant's business as well as her personal home at
times does CL have a criminal drug history yes



okay what if anything did CL tell you about the defendant approaching CL
a second time for Fentanyl she all told us that approximately a
week after delivering the first load of fentanyl the defendant reached out to her again by text or or call and said
that she wanted some more fentanyl that was stronger than the previous batch

Oh I bet this Chica wishes she had gotten rid of CL .
Too bad so sad. Busted!

Moo

 

[RickshawFan]

That grinning she did is called dupers delight. Saw that on dailymail.

Can you give a link to the article? Then we can check it out!

Found it!

Utah grief author mom Kouri Richins denied bail

The Utah mom who has been dubbed the 'Moscow mule killer' was denied bail at a hearing this morning to determine whether or not she should be released prior to her trial.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[RickshawFan]

Prosecutors say Eric's blood contained five times the lethal amount of fentanyl, which was orally ingested. How did it get there?

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I can't see an addict taking five times the lethal dose of fentanyl, either. Waste of money just to get high or kill oneself. And how do you take 5x the lethal amount of fentanyl without dying before the fifth dose? It's used as anesthesia, correct? That means it's fast. You'd prolly be out after dose #1. It would be like shooting yourself in the head, and then pulling the trigger 4 more times to shoot yourself in your head. Not conceivable.

 

[arielilane]

That grinning she did is called dupers delight. Saw that on dailymail.

@Sonnys, that is good to know and welcome first time posting!

 

[RickshawFan]

Yep, told ya....

Bizarrely, Richins also searched to find out how to commission someone to write a book, suggesting that her now-infamous tome Are You With Me? may have been ghost-written.

Utah grief author mom Kouri Richins denied bail

The Utah mom who has been dubbed the 'Moscow mule killer' was denied bail at a hearing this morning to determine whether or not she should be released prior to her trial.

www.dailymail.co.uk

KR cuts corners in EVERYTHING IMO. Wants the easy way without working for it.

 

[arielilane]

"Eric made and requested several unusual to highly unusual choices and provisions to his estate plan," said attorney Kristal Bowman-Carter, who counseled Eric on estate planning, according to the documents.

Those unusual requests included that his wife not be designated as his health care agent should one be needed and that his wife and children be provided for, but with the caveat that she should be unable to control the financials. Eric chose his father and sister to be trustees on his family's behalf, according to the documents.

Eric sought to "protect the three young sons he and Kouri had together in the long-term by ensuring that Kouri would never be in a position to manage his property after his death," Bowman-Carter said.

In a phone conversation the day after Eric's death, Bowman-Carter explained the trust to Kouri. She said Kouri "became extremely upset. Her behavior (led) me to believe she was learning this for the first time."

'What is a lethal dose of fentanyl?': Alleged search history of mom charged with husband's murder

The searches found on Kouri Richins' iPhone include the phrases, "Luxury prisons for the rich in America" and "How to permanently delete information from an iPhone remotely."

abc13.com