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

[scorpio24]

I don't know about anybody else, but out of all of the evidence noted, I am most excited to hear about these tweezers found in the jacket pocket!

Also, I find it very interesting that he overdosed on fentanyl but she left not a trace of fentanyl anywhere in the house.

 

[Justice101]

Did Kouri say anything about Eric sometimes using fentanyl?

 

[Justice101]

She would have been better off to go on the street and buy fentanyl from a random drug dealer.

 

[arielilane]

Did Kouri say anything about Eric sometimes using fentanyl?

Not that I recall.

I rewatched the body cam footage. So the defendant told LE that ER did not have any illicit drug use or drug abuse, however, her defense team attempting to make ER look like a druggie? Did I get that right?

 

[arielilane]

PARK CITY, Utah — Kouri Richins, a Utah mother of three boys, is accused of fatally poisoning her husband, Eric Richins, in 2022. She is on trial in Summit County, Utah, on charges of aggravated murder, attempted aggravated murder, insurance fraud and forgery.

Today is the third day of the trial. It is scheduled to begin each day at 8:30 a.m. EastIdahoNews.com will be livestreaming court proceedings each day. You can watch in the video player above.

Watch “Courtroom Insider with Nate Eaton” each weeknight at 7 p.m. on the East Idaho News YouTube channel for a recap of each day of the trial. Live written updates can be found here.

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PARK CITY, Utah — Kouri Richins, a Utah mother of three boys, is accused of fatally poisoning her husband, Eric Richins, in 2022. She is on trial in Summit County, Utah, on charges of aggravated murder, attempted aggravated murder, insurance fraud and forgery. Today is the third day of the...

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2/25/2026

 

[arielilane]

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[303gmf]

There was enough gummies in the house to open a dispensary.

I swear if they are mentioned today I’m reaching for mine

 

[arielilane]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2026679105606004845

I'm starting the day in the media room. My colleague @livkellehernews will be in the front row observing court for a bit. Thanks for following along. What do you think about the trial so far? (X has been the place for opinions; that's for sure).

 

[arielilane]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2026664874475139142

https://twitter.com/x/status/2026679577700085916

 

[Megnut]

I think that KR thought they'd find the oxy in his system. From his (expired) prescription.

How she thought they'd miss the fentynal, I don't know.

Or where ER was supposed to have gotten it from. Laced Rx, no. At the gummy store? No.

Dumb enough to think they wouldn't do an autopsy, just shrug and say welp?

JMO

 

[Megnut]

I wonder if the boys saw their dad the evening before.

JMO

 

[arielilane]

@NateNewsNow


RICHINS DAY 3: Defense attorney Kathryn Nester is questioning Chelsea Gipson, the evidence scene technician. Nester goes through the responsibilities associated with Gipson's job - logging evidence, keeping the scene secure, making sure evidence is handled appropriately, etc.

Gipson's office does not handle blood, other bodily fluids. The medical examiner stores those items. Nester moves to admit the 911 recording. Prosecution objects based on hearsay. Judge asks for sidebar with attorneys.

 

[arielilane]

In court today for Day 3 of the Kouri Richins trial — Chelsea Gipson, lead crime scene tech for Summit County is back on the stand for cross examination - we were told by a member of the defense team that Gipson could be on the stand for much of the morning.

Media row is full.

Eric Richin’s family is in the second row today.

Kouri’s family is back in the fifth row.

Much fewer members of the public today. One of the public seating rows is empty.


Kouri is in a gray sweater, or sweater dress. Hair is in a low bun, the same style we’ve seen her in all week. She looks to be wearing black heels.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2026687131159322740

 

[Megnut]

What is with KR's head? I know she can turn it because I've seen her turn her head but mostly she holds her head straight and just moves her eyes sharply from side to side depending where she's looking.

I know she's going for innocent, scolded school girl but she looks furtive and emotionless.

JMO

 

[arielilane]

Witness: "you mean the jail calls?"

 

[Megnut]

Witness just asked if the Defense attorney was referring to jail calls.

Oops.

Jurors don't know she's been in jail.

Sidebar.

JMO

 

[Megnut]

Bet they call for an immediate mistrial.

JMO

 

[Megnut]

Love this judge.

He neutralized it.

Admonished the jury that they cannot consider whether the defendant is, was or was at any time in custody.

JMO

 

[Justice101]

I think that KR thought they'd find the oxy in his system. From his (expired) prescription.

How she thought they'd miss the fentynal, I don't know.

Or where ER was supposed to have gotten it from. Laced Rx, no. At the gummy store? No.

Dumb enough to think they wouldn't do an autopsy, just shrug and say welp?

JMO

She could not be that dumb IMO. I think she knew in the long run she might say he apparently was using fentanyl behind my back.... but that is really hard to imagine the jury believing she did not see that behavior and symptoms on that stuff.

 

[arielilane]

@NateNewsNow


Attorneys still in sidebar. Lots of open seats in the courtroom gallery today.

Sidebar over. Nester asks about 911 calls - how they are gathered for evidence purposes. They are taken from the dispatch center and put into evidence. Nester says the 911 call will be revisited later in the trial, Nester says.

Nester asks if there were calls between Kouri and her family that Gipson obtained recordings of. "On about a weekly basis for a while, were you downloading calls between Kouri and her family?" Gipson responds, "Are you talking about jail calls?" Nester responds, "Your honor, move to strike and need to approach."

Judge explains to jury that, at times, legal issues come up and he needs to consult with the attorney. He also tells the jury not to speculate or discuss whether the defendant was in custody or has been in custody at any time.

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