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

[RickshawFan]

I still think she’d have killed him. She’s all about money, and isn’t the commitment type. In other words, she would never have chosen divorce.

 

[Nattyj1991]

I still think she’d have killed him. She’s all about money, and isn’t the commitment type. In other words, she would never have chosen divorce.

Agreed 100%

 

[Countem]

Where does Kouri Richins case stand after attorneys leave?

The preliminary hearing that was supposed to be held for Kouri Richins remains in limbo weeks after her defense team withdrew from the case citing irreconcilable differences.

www.fox13now.com

Although new attorneys have since been appointed, no one seems sure when the case will move along.

 

[nhmemorymaker]

Where does Kouri Richins case stand after attorneys leave?

The preliminary hearing that was supposed to be held for Kouri Richins remains in limbo weeks after her defense team withdrew from the case citing irreconcilable differences.

www.fox13now.com

Yuck. KRs sister...yuck.

 

[watergirl62]

Yuck. KRs sister...yuck.

No kidding. Do you think she actually believes what she is saying?

"Anyone that actually knows her, knows she’s just incapable of doing that," said Darden last year. "My sister, she can’t even squash a spider. She loved Eric. She loved her family more than anything."

 

[Megnut]

I don't get it. Family blinders? False loyalty? Actual delusion?

Bizarre.

 

[windrower]

Yuck. KRs sister...yuck.

It’s KR’s brother, as I read it. I’m not sure she has a sister?

 

[ifindedout]

dbm

 

[RickshawFan]

Yuck. KRs sister...yuck.

No: brother. He was the one KR was talking to (recorded) after the release of the Walk the Dog letter. She was telling him how to testify. It's also when the first mention of novel came up.

 

[arielilane]

If I understand this correctly, KR preliminary hearing (PH) is no longer scheduled for the three (3) days, and there is a conference hearing for June 21.

PH will be scheduled at a later time. moo

Same link as posted up-thread:

Where does Kouri Richins case stand after attorneys leave?

The preliminary hearing that was supposed to be held for Kouri Richins remains in limbo weeks after her defense team withdrew from the case citing irreconcilable differences.

www.fox13now.com

"The judge will schedule another preliminary hearing, but given the huge volume of evidence, I imagine that’s going to be 60-90 days maybe even further down the road," Skordas believes.

Next up is a scheduling conference for June 21.

 

[neesaki]

No kidding. Do you think she actually believes what she is saying?

"Anyone that actually knows her, knows she’s just incapable of doing that," said Darden last year. "My sister, she can’t even squash a spider. She loved Eric. She loved her family more than anything."

Reminds me of :

 

[Niner]

Friday, June 21st:
*Scheduling Conference Hearing (@ 3pm MT) - UT - *Eric Eugene Richins (39) poisoned with a lethal dose of fentanyl by wife on Mar. 3, 2022 in Kamas. - *Kouri Darden Richins (33/now 34) arrested (5/8/23) & charged (6/5/23) with 2nd degree aggravated murder & 3 counts of possession of drugs with intent to distribute. [These charges were dismissed on 3/25/24-see recharges]. Re-charged (3/25/24) with 2 counts of 1st degree criminal homicide aggravated murder (DV), 2 counts of 2nd degree distribution of a controlled substance, 2 counts of 2nd degree mortgage fraud (Iron Bridge Financial & Boomerrang Finance), 2 counts of 2nd degree insurance fraud & 2 counts of 3rd degree forgery. Held without bond. Bond denied (6/12/23). DA will not seek DP (8/18/23).
Civil case [#221200316]: After Kouri failed to show evidence she complied with the agreement, Justice Court Judge Brendan McCullagh found Kouri guilty of the assault on 5/13/24.
Judge Richard Mrazik presiding. Prosecutors Patricia Cassell & Brad Bloodworth & Defense attorneys Kathy Nester & Wendy Lewis.
Case & court info from 6/5/23 thru 5/15/24 reference post #89 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...cted-death-last-year-may-2023-3.711978/page-5
5/17/24 Update: Skye Lazaro & the attorneys at Ray Quinney & Nebeker P.C. have been leading Richins' defense in the civil & criminal cases against her. The firm filed paperwork May 17 stating an "irreconcilable & non-waivable situation" for the need to withdraw from her defense. Court documents state the issues first arose in Richins' civil cases but involve the firm as a whole so it can no longer represent her in the criminal proceedings either. The specifics of the "irreconcilable" matter are unclear. The firm stated the situation emerged after a hearing May 15 when Third District Court Judge Richard Mrazik was to determine if there was enough evidence for Richins to stand trial for murder. However, Richins' attorneys objected to all of Summit County prosecutors’ evidence & witness statements, delaying the case until June [6/18-6/20/24]. Now Richins' attorneys have asked the court to immediately grant the firm's request to withdraw & appoint new counsel to safeguard her constitutional rights & continue her defense in the charges against her. Preliminary hearing continued on 6/18/24, 6/19/24 & 6/20/24 @ 9am.
5/18/24 Update: Motions hearing (virtual) (Case #220500076-Property rights case) on 5/20/24 @ 3pm. 5/20/24 Update: Hearing on 5/20/24 was not about the property rights case. On Friday, Ray Quinney and Nebeker P.C., the law firm representing Richins filed a motion with the court withdraw from the case. The request to withdraw was based on “an irreconcilable & nonwaivable situation.” The motion was granted during court hearing in 3rd Judicial District Court. Also on Friday, Richins’ attorneys had requested that a team of prosecutors be removed of the case. Next status hearing on 5/24/24 @ 10am in-person, which will probably result in KR being appointed counsel by the Court. Also preliminary hearings on 6/18/24 & 6/19/24 both @ 9am.
5/22/24 Update: 3rd District Court Judge Richard Mrazik stated his intention to appoint Salt Lake City attorneys Kathy Nester & Wendy Lewis as Richins’ “indigent counsel” during a hearing 5/22/24. Prosecutors will have a chance to weigh in on Mzarik’s proposed appointment of Lewis & Nester at a hearing set for 5/24/24 at noon. Also May 22 Judge Mrazik said he is temporarily prohibiting Richins from media interviews until she has new lawyers, to preserve her right not to self-incriminate.
5/24/24 Update: The new team—Salt Lake City attorneys Kathy Nester & Wendy Lewis need time to meet with Richins & look over the evidence. “I understand there are multiple terabytes of discovery,” Lewis told the court. Judge Mrazik appointed Nester & Lewis through a court order on 5/23/24 hearing. The judge asked Lazaro to ensure that case documents are sent to the new attorneys quickly. Lewis said it is hard to say how much time she will need to prepare for a preliminary hearing on 6/18/24 & asked to set a hearing in mid-June where they could schedule the preliminary hearing. That hearing was set for 6/21/24 @ 3pm for an in-person hearing.

 

[arielilane]

June 20, 2024, Video is 1 minute

Kouri Richins in court today regarding lawsuit​

Richins was in court regarding a lawsuit filed against her by her sister-in-law.

 

[arielilane]

Judge Richard Mrazik reserved Aug. 26 to Aug. 28 for the preliminary hearing to determine whether Richins will stand trial on murder and drug charges.

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She’ll be back in front of Judge Mrazik for the civil suit over the Richins’ family home Aug. 15.

August hearing will determine if Kouri Richins stands trial for murder

Kamas mother of three, Kouri Richins, appeared in 3rd District Court Friday afternoon for a scheduling conference where a late August date was set for her preliminary hearing for murder and drug charges.

www.kpcw.org

Published June 21, 2024 at 4:39 PM MDT

 

[Niner]

Do you all want me to keep track of the civil case also? Please let me know. TIA!

 

[cocomod]

I am at a George Strait concert in SLC tonight and I just walked past Sky Lazaro. She is very beautiful in person, but I really wanted to talk to her

 

[Niner]

Do you all want me to keep track of the civil case also? Please let me know. TIA!

Yes, no, maybe so??

 

[cocomod]

Yes, no, maybe so??

I would love it!

 

[Justice101]

There are so many countless examples where people lead double lives and family members are astonished the person was capable of committing the crime.

That's why our evidence based justice system is excellent. Doesn't matter what character witnesses said 200 years ago when they used that.

 

[arielilane]

Reminder of a preliminary hearing sometime between August 26-28:

Kouri is scheduled to appear in court next month for a preliminary hearing. Mrazik is expected to decide sometime between Aug. 26-28 whether there’s enough evidence for her to stand trial for murder.

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Summit County Attorney’s Office calls for hearing over motion to disqualify prosecutors in Kouri Richins’ case

County Attorney Margaret Olson on Friday filed a motion for the Third District Court to hear oral arguments when it considers the former defense counsel’s request to remove prosecutors from the high-profile case. It was a joint submission with Kouri’s new legal team: Nester Lewis.

www.parkrecord.com

Jul 2, 2024


Kouri and her family have maintained her innocence. She’s also involved in a civil suit with the Richins family for custody of the couple’s three children as well as the family home.

Kouri faces 25 years to life in prison if convicted. The case is not up for capital punishment.