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

[Megnut]

1:06 p.m. Bloodworth admits a revenue purchasing agreement as evidence. Kouri obtained a loan for $60,000 and promised to repay $87,000 with a weekly payment and 15% interest. It was dated Dec. 9, 2021. The loan company filed a lawsuit against K. Richins Realty for failure of payment.

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com​

During a time when mortgage rates were at an incredible low.

She was upside down.

 

[tlcya]

It cracks me up that the judge must caution jury with an additional instruction that the financial information is not to suggest to them that defendant has some character trait (ie. lying greedy B) but you may consider this evidence for the limited purpose of determining whether defendant had any particular motive.

 

[Megnut]

Tbh the best defense is it would’ve been better for KR financially to keep ER alive so she could keep stealing his money.

KR looks rough compared to last week. Her body language has been interesting the last few days. I’m sure she realizes how much of a mess her defense team is compared to her previous $$$$$$ attorney. MOO

But it wasn't sustainable. It was collapsing and divorce was a real possibility.

She was going to lose everything.

Rather than being stressed by her debt load like the rest of us would be, I think it fueled her. She was addicted to the appearance of wealth and success.

JMO

 

[aamillaa]

All of the forensic accountant’s evidence makes it obvious WHY KR had to get the midway mansion AND why ER would say no.

I hope the state is able to find a way to connect those dots explicitly with an emphasis on ER being a business owner who would be more aware of some of these things than the average person (so even more of a liability to KR’s goal bc she couldn’t pull the wool over his eyes about businesses being okay when in debt, etc).

I wonder if they thought about getting ER’s business accountant (assuming he had one) to testify since they would be very much aware of ER’s cash flow and what was happening, etc.

 

[Justice101]

But it wasn't sustainable. It was collapsing and divorce was a real possibility.

She was going to lose everything.

Rather than being stressed by her debt load like the rest of us would be, I think it fueled her. She was addicted to the appearance of wealth and success.

JMO

She was HOPELESSLY in massive debt and her marriage was crumbling right in front of her.. And there was a prenup so she thought she had no way out of the financial mess.

In hindsight, she should have realized declaring bankruptcy was the best option... BUT THEN AGAIN, she had already stolen from Eric and she knew he would eventually find out and she would face legal prosecution.

Only way to shut him up... and cash in on him.. all at the same time.... was to murder him.

Curious, what was the main thing that got her arrested for murder? The drug dealer being found out and coming forward???

 

[aamillaa]

She was HOPELESSLY in massive debt and her marriage was crumbling right in front of her.. And there was a prenup so she thought she had no way out of the financial mess.

In hindsight, she should have realized declaring bankruptcy was the best option... BUT THEN AGAIN, she had already stolen from Eric and she knew he would eventually find out and she would face legal prosecution.

Only way to shut him up... and cash in on him.. was to murder him.

I wonder if ER was threatening to press charges on her, tbh. At some point, this had to be directly impacting his business.

 

[Justice101]

I wonder if ER was threatening to press charges on her, tbh. At some point, this had to be directly impacting his business.

probably so. How much did she steal directly from his business? $60K?

 

[arielilane]

1:42 p.m. Next exhibit is a check payable to Eric Richins dated April 29, 2021, for $36,000. The check is from C&E Stone Masonry.


1:41 p.m. Karrington says Kouri and Eric had about $70,000 in state tax liens and at least $80,000 in federal tax liens. They were joint liabilities.

1:39 p.m. When asked why a business would want to pay more taxes, Karrington says to make the business appear more successful. An accurate tax return would have shown a loss to Kouri’s business in 2021. In November 2021, Kouri acquired three new properties, adding $1.1 million to her debt. She didn’t pay anything to the acquisitions – she borrowed everything. In December, she then put the offer in for the big house.


1:35 p.m. Karrington says the tax returns are missing the majority Kouri’s loans – $400,000 of obligation left off all the tax financial records. Karrington says a business that understates the expenses inflates the net income – makes it look like there is more profit than there actually was. There is a tax advantage to having a lower net income or having a loss, Karrington says. Bloodworth asks why a business person would want to inaccurately report their expenses and pay more taxes. “I don’t know,” Karrington says.

1:33 p.m. Jury is back in the courtroom. Judge tells jurors they are about to hear testimony that Kouri’s tax filings were not accurate. Judge says the evidence is being presented for the limited purpose of determining whether the defendant had a particular motive. Bloodworth continues questioning.

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com​

 

[arielilane]

1:49 p.m. Karrington obtained home inspection records, interviewed current and former owners, drove by the properties, checked ownership history, etc. Bloodworth wants to talk about the Midway mansion property.


1:45 p.m. Karrington traced the check. It was deposited into Kouri’s account, which had a balance of 83 cents. A $25,000 deduction was made the same day from Kouri’s account. It was money wired to Stewart Title Company.

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com​

 

[Justice101]

1:39 p.m. When asked why a business would want to pay more taxes, Karrington says to make the business appear more successful. An accurate tax return would have shown a loss to Kouri’s business in 2021. In November 2021, Kouri acquired three new properties, adding $1.1 million to her debt. She didn’t pay anything to the acquisitions – she borrowed everything. In December, she then put the offer in for the big house.

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com

Looks like she doubled down like a gambler does to make enough money to even with this mansion purchase.

But she had the gall to bring it up to him and reportedly, he said No.

 

[arielilane]

More money movement conversation; including tax funds used for earnest money on a property.

Karrington now talking about the Legacy Way property (Midway Mansion) and discussing her deep dive into the finances surrounding this home.

Earnest money for this property was $50,000.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2028936480358580317

 

[arielilane]

The offered purchase price was $2.9 million.

The settlement deadline for the 'Midway Mansion' was March 4, 2022; the date of Eric Richins' death.

"Does that March 4th date hold any significance in this case?" - Brad Bloodworth to Brooke Karrington.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2028937318653198752

 

[cujenn81]

Catching up on yesterday (boo work!) and im not sure the jury has the “smoking gun” yet.
TBH, I’m getting Casey Anthony vibes. I think the state may have overcharged for the evidence they have. Still early, but if I was a juror, I’m not sure I have enough to move me beyond a reasonable doubt. State needs to prove ER don’t ask KR to buy the pills and/or that KR didn’t buy pain pills and gave them to ER with his knowledge.
MOO

ETA: RC video isn’t great for state, IMO. It does corroborate pieces of Carmen’s testimony BUT it also shows how much LE asked leading questions (and RC is just agreeing)

Once the state presents the walk the dog letter to the jury, it’s going to be game over.

 

[Megnut]

Once the state presents the walk the dog letter to the jury, it’s going to be game over.

Over like, if you burn your steak on the grill, and then just torch the whole property.

That level of done.

JMO

 

[aamillaa]

Once the state presents the walk the dog letter to the jury, it’s going to be game over.

I keep forgetting the jury gets to see that.

Cannot wait until those objections lol

 

[Megnut]

The waiver on that property, wowzers.

 

[arielilane]

1:56 p.m. Bloodworth asks about the “warts and problems” with the home. Here is part of the contract that Karrington is reading:

1:53 p.m. The deal needed to close by March 4, 2022. That’s the day Eric Richins died. Kouri purchased the home on March 5, 2022.


1:50 p.m. We now see the real estate purchase contract for the Midway mansion. The offered purchase price was $2.9 million with a $50,000 deposit. The balance would be paid at settlement. The deal was accepted as there were initials and dates on both the buyer and seller section.

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com​

 

[Megnut]

I keep forgetting the jury gets to see that.

Cannot wait until those objections lol

She was just writing another book.

'Sif.

JMO

 

[aamillaa]

The waiver on that property, wowzers.

Yes! How many times can you say this thing is a money pit lmao.

The part about the army core of engineers needing to do further studies, etc is DA**ING.

She wouldn’t have been able to do anything with this any time soon. IMO, this clearly shows she was totally deluded about not only this property, but her entire business.

NO WAY ER was in on this. As a BUSINESS OWNER AND A STONE MASON who would be well aware of the amount of work that would have to go into this.

Come on, state! Find a way to connect those dots! MOO

 

[paxtonk]

Over like, if you burn your steak on the grill, and then just torch the whole property.

That level of done.

JMO

what about her boyfriend testifying? Did I miss that?