UT - Kouri Richins, 33, Author, wife, mom, charged in husband’s unexpected death last year, May 2023 #3

[ttjo]

And convenient for KR, ER is not her to defend himself.

Belittle her?

He wanted her to get help.

Belittle her?

She stole $250,000 from a house she had 0% equity in. She knew what the prenup stipulated.

Belittle her?

Protect his assets.

KR was failing at flipping big.

If anything, at the time of his death, perhaps KR was promising to pay him back, from the proceeds of her big sale. That may have been worth celebrating.

What he didn't know -- she wouldn't be paying him back. In fact, the sale wouldn't balance her books. She didn't HAVE $250K to repay him, only grave debt.

The life insurance she did collect didn't stop the hemorrhaging either. Money that was supposed to go to her, presumably also to care for the children. Instead it was gone in mere months, eaten by her revolving debt and crushing interest payments.

Bad wife.
Bad mom.
Bad friend.
Bad investor.
Bad person.

JMO

Yup, Thats why I ask for info, so I understand the history and the dynamic. The family didnt belittle her, they were cautious, and had reason to be.
She told Eric’s bff that she had 80 k into their house, and put 60k into a pool. Is that even true?
I know i should go back and watch the testimony of the forensic accountant.

 

[TheLoadedGoat]

I am not impressed with her attorneys, but do you think they ever, after seeing all the damning evidence, tried to get Kouri to plead guilty? Do you think they tried to get a plea deal? I don't think the state ever considered it because there case is so strong. Also, as far as the negative thoughts about the Richins sisters and their actions, they were absolutely right all along. I am sure they wish they had done more.

 

[Megnut]

I am not impressed with her attorneys, but do you think they ever, after seeing all the damning evidence, tried to get Kouri to plead guilty? Do you think they tried to get a plea deal? I don't think the state ever considered it because there case is so strong. Also, as far as the negative thoughts about the Richins sisters and their actions, they were absolutely right all along. I am sure they wish they had done more.

She's gambling.

Spoiler: she's a bad gambler.

 

[MarciB]

Yes, “brat” is exactly the word I thought of!

Omg is there no court today? Nooooooo!!!!

They were going to skip all Fridays during the trial, but last Friday was an exception

 

[ttjo]

I am not impressed with her attorneys, but do you think they ever, after seeing all the damning evidence, tried to get Kouri to plead guilty? Do you think they tried to get a plea deal? I don't think the state ever considered it because there case is so strong. Also, as far as the negative thoughts about the Richins sisters and their actions, they were absolutely right all along. I am sure they wish they had done more.

Maybe the defense was banking on what @Legalmama said below they can’t link Kouri to the fentanyl.

This is the problem with the state's case so far. They have not connected fentanyl with Kouri. They do have the dealer's comments during his interrogation that was shown in court that he sold fentanyl, but he later recanted on the stand, saying he only sold ocycodone. They need to introduce evidence/testimony that M30's were often mixed with fentanyl too.
The circumstantial evidence such as the money/debt motive, affair, emails from her about a bad marriage along with testimony etc is abundant. Hopefully that will be enough but so far I still would have reasonable doubt if a juror. (although I think she probably did it)

 

[cujenn81]

I made a timeline from the testimony given so far and think it makes things more clear when seen all together. The last witness the state plans to call will likely stitch this all together into a more cohesive story. The bits and bobs presented here and there was the State merely laying the proper foundation for him.

2019
February 2019 – KR told Allison Wright (the wife of Eric’s business partner) that her marriage wasn’t great and she felt trapped because of the prenup. She talked about how she was working to become financially independent.

March 2019 – KR signed Eric’s name to secure a HELOC without his knowledge or approval

March 22, 2019 – a $60,000 check from TCF National Bank made payable to Eric Richins was deposited into KR’s account to cover business expenses

April 26, 2019 – K. Richins Realty became a registered business

June 25, 2019 – Eric and Cody signed a buy-sell agreement for C&E Masonry

2020
October 2020 – Eric learned about the HELOC and credit cards and met with a divorce attorney

October 14, 2020 – KR confessed to BFF Chelsea about the HELOC and complained about owing Eric money that belonged to her

November 3, 2020 – Eric transferred the home and his business to a living trust and listed Katie as the trustee in the event of his death

2021
February 2021 – KR attended a true self retreat with her friend Allie

May 2021 – KR met with a divorce attorney

October 2021 – KR’s bank accounts began to struggle with overdraft and insufficient fund fees

November 2021 – KR began communicating with Josh daily

November 2021 – KR acquired 3 new properties that added $1.1 million to her debt

December 2021 – KR’s account had 77 overdraft or insufficient fund transactions totaling $91,000 with $2,000 in fees

December 2021 – KR put in an offer for the Midway mansion

December 16, 2021 – Josh sent KR a text about how she was inches away from signing divorce papers

December 18, 2021 – Josh sent KR a text that said it was draining to love her

2022

JAN
January 2022 – Molly Crosswhite purchased a property in Midway from KR that remained empty until March

January 1, 2022 – the beneficiary on Cody’s buy-sell policy for C&E was changed to KR and then changed back again

January 9, 2022 – KR asked Josh if he had ever done any drugs other than weed

January 12, 2022 – BFF Chelsea wired KR her entire life savings for a down payment on a house; KR used the money to pay down debts

January 22, 2022 – KR called Hayden Jeffs (her former handyman) and asked him if he could get her drugs

FEB
February 2022 – KR asked Carmen if she could get her some pain pills for an investor

February 3, 2022 – CMFG Life received a life insurance application for Eric with KR listed as the beneficiary

February 5, 2022 – Carmen reached out to a friend about buying pills and the friend put her in touch with Robert Crozier

February 11, 2022 – Carmen purchased 15-20 light green pills from Robert Crozier in Draper between 3:42 – 9:02 pm (Carmen left the pills for KR in the fire pit at the Midway property)

February 14, 2022
9:07 am - KR picked up food from the Mirror Lake Diner and left a sandwich for Eric that made him sick
11:33 am – Eric sent KR a text saying he doesn’t feel well and might go to the hospital
12:05 – 1:32 pm – there’s an 87-minute gap of activity on Eric’s phone with no movement

February 23, 2022 – KR sent Josh a text about her dream of getting a divorce and buying the Midway mansion and living with him in the guest house

February 26, 2022 – Carmen purchased dark blue pills from Robert Crozier in Draper between 2:25 – 10:33 pm

MAR
March 2022 – KR owed approximately $7.5 million and was paying $80K a month towards her debt

March 2, 2022 – KR had a 101-minute phone call with the IRS; KR tells Josh that life is going to be different and asks him to give her a few days

March 3, 2022
8:30 pm – midnight – Eric texts work associates and searches how far from Scottsdale to Nogales
8:30 pm – midnight – KR’s phone is locked and unlocked several times
9:00 pm – KR says she and Eric had a drink to celebrate
9:30 pm – KR says she went to bed with her son after he had a nightmare
10:00 pm – Eric spoke to his friend Scott on the phone (Scott said Eric didn’t sound drunk or high and their conversation was normal)
10:13 pm – Eric receives a text from someone named Raul (it was never opened or read)

March 4, 2022
3:06 am – KR’s phone unlocked for 28 seconds and the speaker activated a minute later
3:08 am – KR’s phone traveled 243 feet
3:10 am – KR’s phone unlocked for 1 minute and 40 seconds
3:15 am – KR’s phone unlocked for 37 seconds
3:19 am – KR’s phone unlocked for 28 seconds and again for 3 seconds
3:21 am – KR’s phone traveled 135 feet
3:22 am – KR’s receiver activated (911 is called)
3:40 am – Deputy Nguyen arrived on scene
3:58 am – time of death was called
4:00 – 4:30 am – Eric’s father arrived on scene
6:30 am – lead crime scene tech Chelsea Gipson arrived on scene
7:30 am – autopsy was performed
3:18 pm – 3 PNG thumbnail images were accessed from KR’s phone via the iPhone messaging app

March 5, 2022 – KR’s net worth was -$1.6 million

March 6, 2022 – KR wrote Carmen a check for $1,300 to buy more pills from Robert

March 8, 2022 – a lawyer representing KR contacted Eric’s estate planner regarding his trust

March 9, 2022 – Carmen purchased more pills from Robert in Draper

March 14, 2022 – the estate planner opened probate

March 17, 2022 – KR called the ME to inquire about the autopsy

March 19, 2022 – KR and Chelsea recorded 2 phone calls with Eric’s friend Bryce

March 20, 2022 – KR sent Josh a text with a link to the Caribbean resort and asked are we there yet

APRIL
April 2022 – KR called CMFG to ask about the status of her life insurance claim

April 8, 2022 – KR sent Josh a text that said she thinks she wants him to be her husband one day

April 13, 2022 – a search warrant was issued at the home and THC gummies were found in the master bathroom and closet (the master was searched on March 4th but gummies were not found at that time)

April 14, 2022 – K9 search

April 29, 2022 – KR’s vacation with Josh was scheduled to take place

JUNE
June 16, 2022 – 1st life insurance payout for $1 million (half of the money was gone 8 days later)

June 17, 2022 – text exchange between KR and Chelsea about the search warrant affidavit

June 21, 2022 – KR called CMFG to ask about the status of her claim and learned the most recent policy was under investigation because it was a recent policy

June 22, 2022 – manner of death was declared undetermined

June 25, 2022 – 2nd life insurance payout for $250,000 + interest

SEPT
September 2, 2022 – 3rd life insurance payout for $101,000 (all life insurance money was spent within 3 months)

September 19, 2022 – KR had approximately $800 total in her accounts

OCT
October 2022 – KR ended her relationship with Josh

2024
September 2024 – BFF Chelsea was evicted from her home by the new owners

 

[scorpio24]

I made a timeline from the testimony given so far and think it makes things more clear when seen all together. The last witness the state plans to call will likely stitch this all together into a more cohesive story. The bits and bobs presented here and there was the State merely laying the proper foundation for him.

2019
February 2019 – KR told Allison Wright (the wife of Eric’s business partner) that her marriage wasn’t great and she felt trapped because of the prenup. She talked about how she was working to become financially independent.

March 2019 – KR signed Eric’s name to secure a HELOC without his knowledge or approval

March 22, 2019 – a $60,000 check from TCF National Bank made payable to Eric Richins was deposited into KR’s account to cover business expenses

April 26, 2019 – K. Richins Realty became a registered business

June 25, 2019 – Eric and Cody signed a buy-sell agreement for C&E Masonry

2020
October 2020 – Eric learned about the HELOC and credit cards and met with a divorce attorney

October 14, 2020 – KR confessed to BFF Chelsea about the HELOC and complained about owing Eric money that belonged to her

November 3, 2020 – Eric transferred the home and his business to a living trust and listed Katie as the trustee in the event of his death

2021
February 2021 – KR attended a true self retreat with her friend Allie

May 2021 – KR met with a divorce attorney

October 2021 – KR’s bank accounts began to struggle with overdraft and insufficient fund fees

November 2021 – KR began communicating with Josh daily

November 2021 – KR acquired 3 new properties that added $1.1 million to her debt

December 2021 – KR’s account had 77 overdraft or insufficient fund transactions totaling $91,000 with $2,000 in fees

December 2021 – KR put in an offer for the Midway mansion

December 16, 2021 – Josh sent KR a text about how she was inches away from signing divorce papers

December 18, 2021 – Josh sent KR a text that said it was draining to love her

2022

JAN
January 2022 – Molly Crosswhite purchased a property in Midway from KR that remained empty until March

January 1, 2022 – the beneficiary on Cody’s buy-sell policy for C&E was changed to KR and then changed back again

January 9, 2022 – KR asked Josh if he had ever done any drugs other than weed

January 12, 2022 – BFF Chelsea wired KR her entire life savings for a down payment on a house; KR used the money to pay down debts

January 22, 2022 – KR called Hayden Jeffs (her former handyman) and asked him if he could get her drugs

FEB
February 2022 – KR asked Carmen if she could get her some pain pills for an investor

February 3, 2022 – CMFG Life received a life insurance application for Eric with KR listed as the beneficiary

February 5, 2022 – Carmen reached out to a friend about buying pills and the friend put her in touch with Robert Crozier

February 11, 2022 – Carmen purchased 15-20 light green pills from Robert Crozier in Draper between 3:42 – 9:02 pm (Carmen left the pills for KR in the fire pit at the Midway property)

February 14, 2022
9:07 am - KR picked up food from the Mirror Lake Diner and left a sandwich for Eric that made him sick
11:33 am – Eric sent KR a text saying he doesn’t feel well and might go to the hospital
12:05 – 1:32 pm – there’s an 87-minute gap of activity on Eric’s phone with no movement

February 23, 2022 – KR sent Josh a text about her dream of getting a divorce and buying the Midway mansion and living with him in the guest house

February 26, 2022 – Carmen purchased dark blue pills from Robert Crozier in Draper between 2:25 – 10:33 pm

MAR
March 2022 – KR owed approximately $7.5 million and was paying $80K a month towards her debt

March 2, 2022 – KR had a 101-minute phone call with the IRS; KR tells Josh that life is going to be different and asks him to give her a few days

March 3, 2022
8:30 pm – midnight – Eric texts work associates and searches how far from Scottsdale to Nogales
8:30 pm – midnight – KR’s phone is locked and unlocked several times
9:00 pm – KR says she and Eric had a drink to celebrate
9:30 pm – KR says she went to bed with her son after he had a nightmare
10:00 pm – Eric spoke to his friend Scott on the phone (Scott said Eric didn’t sound drunk or high and their conversation was normal)
10:13 pm – Eric receives a text from someone named Raul (it was never opened or read)

March 4, 2022
3:06 am – KR’s phone unlocked for 28 seconds and the speaker activated a minute later
3:08 am – KR’s phone traveled 243 feet
3:10 am – KR’s phone unlocked for 1 minute and 40 seconds
3:15 am – KR’s phone unlocked for 37 seconds
3:19 am – KR’s phone unlocked for 28 seconds and again for 3 seconds
3:21 am – KR’s phone traveled 135 feet
3:22 am – KR’s receiver activated (911 is called)
3:40 am – Deputy Nguyen arrived on scene
3:58 am – time of death was called
4:00 – 4:30 am – Eric’s father arrived on scene
6:30 am – lead crime scene tech Chelsea Gipson arrived on scene
7:30 am – autopsy was performed
3:18 pm – 3 PNG thumbnail images were accessed from KR’s phone via the iPhone messaging app

March 5, 2022 – KR’s net worth was -$1.6 million

March 6, 2022 – KR wrote Carmen a check for $1,300 to buy more pills from Robert

March 8, 2022 – a lawyer representing KR contacted Eric’s estate planner regarding his trust

March 9, 2022 – Carmen purchased more pills from Robert in Draper

March 14, 2022 – the estate planner opened probate

March 17, 2022 – KR called the ME to inquire about the autopsy

March 19, 2022 – KR and Chelsea recorded 2 phone calls with Eric’s friend Bryce

March 20, 2022 – KR sent Josh a text with a link to the Caribbean resort and asked are we there yet

APRIL
April 2022 – KR called CMFG to ask about the status of her life insurance claim

April 8, 2022 – KR sent Josh a text that said she thinks she wants him to be her husband one day

April 13, 2022 – a search warrant was issued at the home and THC gummies were found in the master bathroom and closet (the master was searched on March 4th but gummies were not found at that time)

April 14, 2022 – K9 search

April 29, 2022 – KR’s vacation with Josh was scheduled to take place

JUNE
June 16, 2022 – 1st life insurance payout for $1 million (half of the money was gone 8 days later)

June 17, 2022 – text exchange between KR and Chelsea about the search warrant affidavit

June 21, 2022 – KR called CMFG to ask about the status of her claim and learned the most recent policy was under investigation because it was a recent policy

June 22, 2022 – manner of death was declared undetermined

June 25, 2022 – 2nd life insurance payout for $250,000 + interest

SEPT
September 2, 2022 – 3rd life insurance payout for $101,000 (all life insurance money was spent within 3 months)

September 19, 2022 – KR had approximately $800 total in her accounts

OCT
October 2022 – KR ended her relationship with Josh

2024
September 2024 – BFF Chelsea was evicted from her home by the new owners

Wow! This is fantastic! Thank you for putting it together!

 

[I am not Sherlock H.]

I made a timeline from the testimony given so far and think it makes things more clear when seen all together. The last witness the state plans to call will likely stitch this all together into a more cohesive story. The bits and bobs presented here and there was the State merely laying the proper foundation for him.

2019
February 2019 – KR told Allison Wright (the wife of Eric’s business partner) that her marriage wasn’t great and she felt trapped because of the prenup. She talked about how she was working to become financially independent.

March 2019 – KR signed Eric’s name to secure a HELOC without his knowledge or approval

March 22, 2019 – a $60,000 check from TCF National Bank made payable to Eric Richins was deposited into KR’s account to cover business expenses

April 26, 2019 – K. Richins Realty became a registered business

June 25, 2019 – Eric and Cody signed a buy-sell agreement for C&E Masonry

2020
October 2020 – Eric learned about the HELOC and credit cards and met with a divorce attorney

October 14, 2020 – KR confessed to BFF Chelsea about the HELOC and complained about owing Eric money that belonged to her

November 3, 2020 – Eric transferred the home and his business to a living trust and listed Katie as the trustee in the event of his death

2021
February 2021 – KR attended a true self retreat with her friend Allie

May 2021 – KR met with a divorce attorney

October 2021 – KR’s bank accounts began to struggle with overdraft and insufficient fund fees

November 2021 – KR began communicating with Josh daily

November 2021 – KR acquired 3 new properties that added $1.1 million to her debt

December 2021 – KR’s account had 77 overdraft or insufficient fund transactions totaling $91,000 with $2,000 in fees

December 2021 – KR put in an offer for the Midway mansion

December 16, 2021 – Josh sent KR a text about how she was inches away from signing divorce papers

December 18, 2021 – Josh sent KR a text that said it was draining to love her

2022

JAN
January 2022 – Molly Crosswhite purchased a property in Midway from KR that remained empty until March

January 1, 2022 – the beneficiary on Cody’s buy-sell policy for C&E was changed to KR and then changed back again

January 9, 2022 – KR asked Josh if he had ever done any drugs other than weed

January 12, 2022 – BFF Chelsea wired KR her entire life savings for a down payment on a house; KR used the money to pay down debts

January 22, 2022 – KR called Hayden Jeffs (her former handyman) and asked him if he could get her drugs

FEB
February 2022 – KR asked Carmen if she could get her some pain pills for an investor

February 3, 2022 – CMFG Life received a life insurance application for Eric with KR listed as the beneficiary

February 5, 2022 – Carmen reached out to a friend about buying pills and the friend put her in touch with Robert Crozier

February 11, 2022 – Carmen purchased 15-20 light green pills from Robert Crozier in Draper between 3:42 – 9:02 pm (Carmen left the pills for KR in the fire pit at the Midway property)

February 14, 2022
9:07 am - KR picked up food from the Mirror Lake Diner and left a sandwich for Eric that made him sick
11:33 am – Eric sent KR a text saying he doesn’t feel well and might go to the hospital
12:05 – 1:32 pm – there’s an 87-minute gap of activity on Eric’s phone with no movement

February 23, 2022 – KR sent Josh a text about her dream of getting a divorce and buying the Midway mansion and living with him in the guest house

February 26, 2022 – Carmen purchased dark blue pills from Robert Crozier in Draper between 2:25 – 10:33 pm

MAR
March 2022 – KR owed approximately $7.5 million and was paying $80K a month towards her debt

March 2, 2022 – KR had a 101-minute phone call with the IRS; KR tells Josh that life is going to be different and asks him to give her a few days

March 3, 2022
8:30 pm – midnight – Eric texts work associates and searches how far from Scottsdale to Nogales
8:30 pm – midnight – KR’s phone is locked and unlocked several times
9:00 pm – KR says she and Eric had a drink to celebrate
9:30 pm – KR says she went to bed with her son after he had a nightmare
10:00 pm – Eric spoke to his friend Scott on the phone (Scott said Eric didn’t sound drunk or high and their conversation was normal)
10:13 pm – Eric receives a text from someone named Raul (it was never opened or read)

March 4, 2022
3:06 am – KR’s phone unlocked for 28 seconds and the speaker activated a minute later
3:08 am – KR’s phone traveled 243 feet
3:10 am – KR’s phone unlocked for 1 minute and 40 seconds
3:15 am – KR’s phone unlocked for 37 seconds
3:19 am – KR’s phone unlocked for 28 seconds and again for 3 seconds
3:21 am – KR’s phone traveled 135 feet
3:22 am – KR’s receiver activated (911 is called)
3:40 am – Deputy Nguyen arrived on scene
3:58 am – time of death was called
4:00 – 4:30 am – Eric’s father arrived on scene
6:30 am – lead crime scene tech Chelsea Gipson arrived on scene
7:30 am – autopsy was performed
3:18 pm – 3 PNG thumbnail images were accessed from KR’s phone via the iPhone messaging app

March 5, 2022 – KR’s net worth was -$1.6 million

March 6, 2022 – KR wrote Carmen a check for $1,300 to buy more pills from Robert

March 8, 2022 – a lawyer representing KR contacted Eric’s estate planner regarding his trust

March 9, 2022 – Carmen purchased more pills from Robert in Draper

March 14, 2022 – the estate planner opened probate

March 17, 2022 – KR called the ME to inquire about the autopsy

March 19, 2022 – KR and Chelsea recorded 2 phone calls with Eric’s friend Bryce

March 20, 2022 – KR sent Josh a text with a link to the Caribbean resort and asked are we there yet

APRIL
April 2022 – KR called CMFG to ask about the status of her life insurance claim

April 8, 2022 – KR sent Josh a text that said she thinks she wants him to be her husband one day

April 13, 2022 – a search warrant was issued at the home and THC gummies were found in the master bathroom and closet (the master was searched on March 4th but gummies were not found at that time)

April 14, 2022 – K9 search

April 29, 2022 – KR’s vacation with Josh was scheduled to take place

JUNE
June 16, 2022 – 1st life insurance payout for $1 million (half of the money was gone 8 days later)

June 17, 2022 – text exchange between KR and Chelsea about the search warrant affidavit

June 21, 2022 – KR called CMFG to ask about the status of her claim and learned the most recent policy was under investigation because it was a recent policy

June 22, 2022 – manner of death was declared undetermined

June 25, 2022 – 2nd life insurance payout for $250,000 + interest

SEPT
September 2, 2022 – 3rd life insurance payout for $101,000 (all life insurance money was spent within 3 months)

September 19, 2022 – KR had approximately $800 total in her accounts

OCT
October 2022 – KR ended her relationship with Josh

2024
September 2024 – BFF Chelsea was evicted from her home by the new owners

Wonderful work @cujenn81 ….. thank you for summarizing and outlining…..

And one particular date in that sticks out IMO. Like a bright bulb on a tree. Or a blinding flashlight in the eyes. February 14, 2022. February 14. Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day!

And IIUC, look what it seems the defendant KR was commencing? What other way to ‘lure’ someone in.

I am sure this hasn’t been lost on others following this case. I’ve just not been closely following it of late. That summary you have given sure helps. Diabolical comes to mind for this defendant.

I’ll complete typing what I think of KR while I sit on my hands. SMH. MOO

 

[Prancy]

I’m catching the trial when I can….wondering if Defendant is out on bail and location of children since her arrest.

 

[Luna20]

she's not wearing makeup?

She touched up her lipstick in the courtroom the day her lover testified.

 

[Luna20]

has she offered an explanation for these searches?

They are for her next book

 

[303gmf]

I’m catching the trial when I can….wondering if Defendant is out on bail and location of children since her arrest.

In jail since her arrest thankfully! The kids with ER’s sister and no idea if they’ve visited her

 

[otto]

here is a good timeline for how their marriage and the financial disagreements progressed. I suspect that ER felt KR wasn't fiscally responsible from the get go - hence the premarital agreement before their 2013 wedding.

Time only appears to have proven his instincts were correct in that regard as their marriage progressed up through his death.

https://www.abc4.com/richins/kouri-richins-complete-timeline-in-murder-case/

This explains Kouri's post-murder plan to take over Eric's business (as told to Eric's sister as soon as he died). Kouri had too much to gain by murdering him. The trust changed everything.

Kouri must have felt really stupid after murdering Eric (if she did) only to discover that she got nothing. She owned nothing.

"Kouri and Eric signed a prenup that outlined several financial agreements for their marriage. It detailed that several assets would remain in Eric’s ownership if they divorced. However, Kouri Richins could claim ownership of some of the assets if “[Eric] should die prior to [Kouri] while the two are lawfully married,” the prenup states.

The list of assets included Eric’s 50 percent ownership interest in C&E Stone Masonry, LLC, a forklift, skidster, scaffolding and saws, two trucks, and a dump trailer."

https://www.abc4.com/richins/kouri-richins-complete-timeline-in-murder-case/

 

[Elisaa444]

This is the problem with the state's case so far. They have not connected fentanyl with Kouri. They do have the dealer's comments during his interrogation that was shown in court that he sold fentanyl, but he later recanted on the stand, saying he only sold ocycodone. They need to introduce evidence/testimony that M30's were often mixed with fentanyl too.
The circumstantial evidence such as the money/debt motive, affair, emails from her about a bad marriage along with testimony etc is abundant. Hopefully that will be enough but so far I still would have reasonable doubt if a juror. (although I think she probably did it)

Yes! This is what scares me. Do I think she is guilty? Yes, but I'm not being held to the same standard as the jury.

....I too worry that the state (*as of now) has not connected her to the fentanyl enough. I need more from them and thankfully they aren't done with their case yet. The testimony that she got the pills from Carmen - I feel good about that. But I need them like you said - to reinforce that the pills had to have had fentanyl in them. How do I arrive at that? Because it was in Eric's system in abundance and there is NO evidence whatsoever that Eric obtained these pills and took them on his own. If he had there likely would be some kind of evidence of that. i.e. how he got them and from who, when, etc.

My worry is that there could easily be a juror(s) who says: "how can we know beyond a reasonable doubt that it was Kouri that gave it to him?"

I think the state can get there (I believe) with their next witness: the detective. I really hope they hammer it home.

In the beginning, I had my doubts that they would have enough circumstantial evidence, but I think they've done a solid job so far - piling it on. I hope Monday is a strong day for the state.

I listened to the opening statements again today and I liked that the state pointed out that there was absolutely no evidence of anyone else getting the fentanyl into Eric's system specifically from Bloodworth:

"The evidence will prove that KR murdered Eric Richins, but also consider the evidence that proves that Eric Richins did NOT kill himself or die accidentally. The evidence will prove that KR had the motive, means and opportunity to murder Eric Richins. But please consider the evidence that proves NO ONE else did. "

JMO>

 

[otto]

my understanding was that they divorced prior to her untimely death in the accident. The divorce apparently wasn't a smooth experience and so his family advised him prior to marrying Kouri to get a prenup and avoid some of the possible arguing if another divorce happened. ER was mentioned in his first wife's obituary so it must not have been such a contentious divorce that they hated one another after. JMO

Julie Ann Jorgenson Obituary January 6, 2011 - Serenicare

I wonder why they got married. Eric wanted a to marry someone who made a home for him and his children. Kouri knew that before they were married. After they were married, she decided that it was not her personality to spend time with her children while they were growing up? The marriage was doomed before it started.

"Finally, she addressed how her husband had not wanted her to work as his first wife had allegedly cheated on him with someone at work and he preferred the “typical conservative life” with a “homemaker wife.”

However, Richins said that was not her personality."

https://www.abc4.com/richins/kouri-richins-allegedly-writes-email-authorities-prior-to-arrest-to-clarify/

 

[otto]

This is the problem with the state's case so far. They have not connected fentanyl with Kouri. They do have the dealer's comments during his interrogation that was shown in court that he sold fentanyl, but he later recanted on the stand, saying he only sold ocycodone. They need to introduce evidence/testimony that M30's were often mixed with fentanyl too.
The circumstantial evidence such as the money/debt motive, affair, emails from her about a bad marriage along with testimony etc is abundant. Hopefully that will be enough but so far I still would have reasonable doubt if a juror. (although I think she probably did it)

True, but the medical examiner said that street drugs, such as oxycodone and oxycontin, quite often contain street quality fentanyl, even though the pills are not sold as fentanyl.

 

[Luna20]

True, but the medical examiner said that street drugs, such as oxycodone and oxycontin, quite often contain street quality fentanyl, even though the pills are not sold as fentanyl.

Just in the last few years there has been an increasing number of deaths in the younger generations due to buying on the internet what they think is a feel good drug that turns out to be laced with fentanyl.

 

[Megnut]

I made a timeline from the testimony given so far and think it makes things more clear when seen all together. The last witness the state plans to call will likely stitch this all together into a more cohesive story. The bits and bobs presented here and there was the State merely laying the proper foundation for him.

2019
February 2019 – KR told Allison Wright (the wife of Eric’s business partner) that her marriage wasn’t great and she felt trapped because of the prenup. She talked about how she was working to become financially independent.

March 2019 – KR signed Eric’s name to secure a HELOC without his knowledge or approval

March 22, 2019 – a $60,000 check from TCF National Bank made payable to Eric Richins was deposited into KR’s account to cover business expenses

April 26, 2019 – K. Richins Realty became a registered business

June 25, 2019 – Eric and Cody signed a buy-sell agreement for C&E Masonry

2020
October 2020 – Eric learned about the HELOC and credit cards and met with a divorce attorney

October 14, 2020 – KR confessed to BFF Chelsea about the HELOC and complained about owing Eric money that belonged to her

November 3, 2020 – Eric transferred the home and his business to a living trust and listed Katie as the trustee in the event of his death

2021
February 2021 – KR attended a true self retreat with her friend Allie

May 2021 – KR met with a divorce attorney

October 2021 – KR’s bank accounts began to struggle with overdraft and insufficient fund fees

November 2021 – KR began communicating with Josh daily

November 2021 – KR acquired 3 new properties that added $1.1 million to her debt

December 2021 – KR’s account had 77 overdraft or insufficient fund transactions totaling $91,000 with $2,000 in fees

December 2021 – KR put in an offer for the Midway mansion

December 16, 2021 – Josh sent KR a text about how she was inches away from signing divorce papers

December 18, 2021 – Josh sent KR a text that said it was draining to love her

2022

JAN
January 2022 – Molly Crosswhite purchased a property in Midway from KR that remained empty until March

January 1, 2022 – the beneficiary on Cody’s buy-sell policy for C&E was changed to KR and then changed back again

January 9, 2022 – KR asked Josh if he had ever done any drugs other than weed

January 12, 2022 – BFF Chelsea wired KR her entire life savings for a down payment on a house; KR used the money to pay down debts

January 22, 2022 – KR called Hayden Jeffs (her former handyman) and asked him if he could get her drugs

FEB
February 2022 – KR asked Carmen if she could get her some pain pills for an investor

February 3, 2022 – CMFG Life received a life insurance application for Eric with KR listed as the beneficiary

February 5, 2022 – Carmen reached out to a friend about buying pills and the friend put her in touch with Robert Crozier

February 11, 2022 – Carmen purchased 15-20 light green pills from Robert Crozier in Draper between 3:42 – 9:02 pm (Carmen left the pills for KR in the fire pit at the Midway property)

February 14, 2022
9:07 am - KR picked up food from the Mirror Lake Diner and left a sandwich for Eric that made him sick
11:33 am – Eric sent KR a text saying he doesn’t feel well and might go to the hospital
12:05 – 1:32 pm – there’s an 87-minute gap of activity on Eric’s phone with no movement

February 23, 2022 – KR sent Josh a text about her dream of getting a divorce and buying the Midway mansion and living with him in the guest house

February 26, 2022 – Carmen purchased dark blue pills from Robert Crozier in Draper between 2:25 – 10:33 pm

MAR
March 2022 – KR owed approximately $7.5 million and was paying $80K a month towards her debt

March 2, 2022 – KR had a 101-minute phone call with the IRS; KR tells Josh that life is going to be different and asks him to give her a few days

March 3, 2022
8:30 pm – midnight – Eric texts work associates and searches how far from Scottsdale to Nogales
8:30 pm – midnight – KR’s phone is locked and unlocked several times
9:00 pm – KR says she and Eric had a drink to celebrate
9:30 pm – KR says she went to bed with her son after he had a nightmare
10:00 pm – Eric spoke to his friend Scott on the phone (Scott said Eric didn’t sound drunk or high and their conversation was normal)
10:13 pm – Eric receives a text from someone named Raul (it was never opened or read)

March 4, 2022
3:06 am – KR’s phone unlocked for 28 seconds and the speaker activated a minute later
3:08 am – KR’s phone traveled 243 feet
3:10 am – KR’s phone unlocked for 1 minute and 40 seconds
3:15 am – KR’s phone unlocked for 37 seconds
3:19 am – KR’s phone unlocked for 28 seconds and again for 3 seconds
3:21 am – KR’s phone traveled 135 feet
3:22 am – KR’s receiver activated (911 is called)
3:40 am – Deputy Nguyen arrived on scene
3:58 am – time of death was called
4:00 – 4:30 am – Eric’s father arrived on scene
6:30 am – lead crime scene tech Chelsea Gipson arrived on scene
7:30 am – autopsy was performed
3:18 pm – 3 PNG thumbnail images were accessed from KR’s phone via the iPhone messaging app

March 5, 2022 – KR’s net worth was -$1.6 million

March 6, 2022 – KR wrote Carmen a check for $1,300 to buy more pills from Robert

March 8, 2022 – a lawyer representing KR contacted Eric’s estate planner regarding his trust

March 9, 2022 – Carmen purchased more pills from Robert in Draper

March 14, 2022 – the estate planner opened probate

March 17, 2022 – KR called the ME to inquire about the autopsy

March 19, 2022 – KR and Chelsea recorded 2 phone calls with Eric’s friend Bryce

March 20, 2022 – KR sent Josh a text with a link to the Caribbean resort and asked are we there yet

APRIL
April 2022 – KR called CMFG to ask about the status of her life insurance claim

April 8, 2022 – KR sent Josh a text that said she thinks she wants him to be her husband one day

April 13, 2022 – a search warrant was issued at the home and THC gummies were found in the master bathroom and closet (the master was searched on March 4th but gummies were not found at that time)

April 14, 2022 – K9 search

April 29, 2022 – KR’s vacation with Josh was scheduled to take place

JUNE
June 16, 2022 – 1st life insurance payout for $1 million (half of the money was gone 8 days later)

June 17, 2022 – text exchange between KR and Chelsea about the search warrant affidavit

June 21, 2022 – KR called CMFG to ask about the status of her claim and learned the most recent policy was under investigation because it was a recent policy

June 22, 2022 – manner of death was declared undetermined

June 25, 2022 – 2nd life insurance payout for $250,000 + interest

SEPT
September 2, 2022 – 3rd life insurance payout for $101,000 (all life insurance money was spent within 3 months)

September 19, 2022 – KR had approximately $800 total in her accounts

OCT
October 2022 – KR ended her relationship with Josh

2024
September 2024 – BFF Chelsea was evicted from her home by the new owners

[Excellent timeline]

KR is AMAZING.

It takes some people A LIFETIME to amass that kind of debt.

She's an over draftachiever.

JMO

 

[AnyNameIWish]

She touched up her lipstick in the courtroom the day her lover testified.

She DID!!!! If you watched on Grizzly or Emily Baker you missed it. They skip over the breaks.

It was right after Grossmann's direct as he left for a restroom break. Nestor gets a refill of water for Kouri and it's when she turns around.

Around 6:30:00 on the east Idaho news feed on Day 8.

@otto
"I wonder why they got married"

Kouri got pregnant. Eldest was born before the wedding. Rural Utah I'm thinking a family of prominence like the Richins, I AM GUESSING there was pressure in one way or another especially since they're LDS... to make it look right.

 

[Kemug]

lol, i just learned she racked up $7.5 million in debt. that's impressive in a way.

So who wins - KR or the ex Duchess of York?