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

[arielilane]

"I know you think you have nothing to do with this case, but here are the facts: You are a material witness in a murder case." New filing in the Kouri Richins case. Defense "Motion to Compel Disclosure of Communications with Trial Witnesses." An unnamed witness contacted the defense, saying, "that she was being harassed by an investigator working with the prosecution..." Attached to the motion are texts between a witness and the investigator. 1/2)


2/2 - New filing in UT v. Kouri Richins

https://twitter.com/x/status/2015805097696194745

 

[Niner]

2/2 - New filing in UT v. Kouri Richins

Is there an actual document link we can see. If I click on Cathy's posts - it brings me to x - and I have no account there & can not see anything there. TIA if you do!

 

[Seattle1]

Kouri Richins claims the state is threatening witnesses and seeks all communications

Attorneys for Kouri Richins claim prosecutors threatened witnesses, one with a warrant and another with loss of immunity. They want all communications between prosecutors and witnesses.

www.ksl.com

1/26/26

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Kouri Richins' attorneys allege the prosecution is threatening witnesses ahead of her trial, which begins next month.
• They want copies of all communications between witnesses and prosecutors.
• Richins is charged with fatally poisoning her husband in early 2022.

In a motion filed Sunday, Richins' attorney asked 3rd District Judge Richard Mrazik to require prosecutors and their investigators to turn over all messages with witnesses in the case.

They supported the claim with screenshots of text messages from two witnesses: one who communicated with lead detective Jeff O'Driscoll, and another who communicated with the prosecution team's lead investigator, Travis Hopper. The emails were provided to KSL by the defense.

 

[Seattle1]

Attorneys for Kouri Richins claims state investigators harassed, intimidated witnesses

Defense attorneys in the Kouri Richins murder case filed a motion with the court, accusing the prosecution of witness intimidation.Richins' attorneys filed a mo

kutv.com

1/26/26

Attorneys said Utah Code prohibits threatening witnesses with harm, including "physical, emotional or economic injury or damage." They claim that threatening to arrest someone who will not provide testimony ahead of trial would "suffice as 'harm.'"

They claimed that even if their actions are not criminal, they still violated the Victim and Witness Rights, which call for respectful treatment of witnesses.

"The defense is hereby requesting the Court to compel the prosecution to disclose any and all text messages, voice mails, recorded calls, emails, or any other digital messaging with witnesses," their request states.

Prosecutors told KUTV that they will be addressing the issue privately with the court.

"We will be responding non-publicly with the Court, as is appropriate this close to jury selection," Attorney Margaret Olson said.

 

[arielilane]

Is there an actual document link we can see. If I click on Cathy's posts - it brings me to x - and I have no account there & can not see anything there. TIA if you do!

https://kutv.com/resources/pdf/1deb3fa3-e635-42de-aff2-115d98a309d6-260125MotiontoCompel.pdf#toolbar=0&navpanes=0&scrollbar=0

 

[arielilane]

Attached comprehensive timeline:

Here is a timeline of events with information from court documents, hearings and civil cases.

https://www.abc4.com/richins/kouri-richins-complete-timeline-in-murder-case/?ipid=promo-link-block1

Jan. 26, 2026: Kouri Richins’ attorneys filed a motion stating that state detectives have allegedly harassed and threatened two witnesses in the case. The attorneys also filed a motion that would require the prosecution to disclose al communications with trial witnesses, including investigators. Jury selection for Richins’ trial has been set for Feb. 10 – 13, and 17 – 18. The jury trial will commence Feb. 23 and run for five weeks, Monday through Thursday, until March 26, 2026

 

[arielilane]

SUMMIT COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — The attorneys for the Kamas woman accused of f killing her husband have filed a motion that states detectives have harassed and threatened two witnesses in the case.

https://www.abc4.com/richins/richins-investigators-harass-witnesses-claims/

1/26/2026

 

[Niner]

Attached comprehensive timeline:

Here is a timeline of events with information from court documents, hearings and civil cases.

https://www.abc4.com/richins/kouri-richins-complete-timeline-in-murder-case/?ipid=promo-link-block1

Jan. 26, 2026: Kouri Richins’ attorneys filed a motion stating that state detectives have allegedly harassed and threatened two witnesses in the case. The attorneys also filed a motion that would require the prosecution to disclose al communications with trial witnesses, including investigators. Jury selection for Richins’ trial has been set for Feb. 10 – 13, and 17 – 18. The jury trial will commence Feb. 23 and run for five weeks, Monday through Thursday, until March 26, 2026

Thanks!

 

[Justice101]

Harassed? Hmm... don't think asking someone to continue on cooperating is harassment, do you?

 

[windrower]

SUMMIT COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — The attorneys for the Kamas woman accused of f killing her husband have filed a motion that states detectives have harassed and threatened two witnesses in the case.

https://www.abc4.com/richins/richins-investigators-harass-witnesses-claims/

1/26/2026

Since these witnesses are prosecution witnesses, why are they going to the defense for help instead of the judge/court?

Why would any witness ask the opposing counsel for help?

Could such communications be fabricated?

I guess we’ll find out soon.

IMO

 

[Megnut]

Harassed? Hmm... don't think asking someone to continue on cooperating is harassment, do you?

And not just witnesses, but witnesses who were hranted provisional immunity. Reminding them of their provisional immunity -- granted for their cooperation -- and reminding them of the legal and practical consequences of being uncooperative, is that harassment? Or just stating the truth?

Methinks the witnesses don't like the truth.

JMO