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

[Smelly Squirrel]

That was probably the biggest disaster of a cross-examination I've ever see. Nester came at her with all these gotcha moments she thought, but every time it backfired ("In all the pages you looked through, did KR ever say anything about wanting to kill her husband?" "Well there is this one email." LOL!).

It was especially beautiful because she and the other two are probably the most obnoxious set of attorneys I've ever seen as well. I'm not automatically anti-defense attorney, but these guys really make you want to see them lose.

Maybe they're bitter that their client is such an obviously guilty person. I'm sure they each all know she's guilty, they've seen all the evidence. Maybe it's subconscious self-sabotage.

moo

 

[Smelly Squirrel]

You are reading my mind. Also, starting doing research to see if she ever applied for PPP. moo

Yep, Karrington mentioned today that she got one.

 

[Niner]

Wednesday, March 4th:
*Trial continues (Day 8) (@ 9:30am MT) - UT - Eric Eugene Richins (39) poisoned [allegedly] with a lethal dose of fentanyl by wife on March. 3, 2022 in Kamas. - *Kouri Darden Richins (33/now 35) arrested (5/8/23) & charged (6/5/23) & arraigned (8/27/24) 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 1 count of 1st degree criminal homicide aggravated murder (DV), 2 counts of 2nd degree distribution of a controlled substance [charges dismissed 11/12/24], 1 count of attempted aggravated urder, 2 counts of 2nd degree mortgage fraud (Iron Bridge Financial & Boomerang Finance), 2 counts of 2nd degree insurance fraud & 2 counts of 3rd degree forgery. Plead not guilty (8/27/24). Held without bond. Bond denied (6/12/23). Bond denied (11/18/25). DA will not seek DP (2/20/26).
*Charged (6/27/25) with 5 counts of mortgage fraud, 5 counts of forgery, 7 counts of issuing a bad check, 7 counts of money laundering, 1 count of communications fraud & 1 count of a pattern of unlawful activity. 3rd Judicial District Court Summit County
Jury selection began on 2/10/26 & ended on 2/11/26. Jury consists of 8 jurors [2 women & 6 men] & 4 alternates [4 women].
Murder Trial began on 2/23/26 [thru 3/26/26]. Court in session from Mondays to Thursdays.
Third District Court Summit County Judge Richard Mrazik presiding. Prosecutors Lindsay Chervenask, Fred Burmester & Summit County Deputy Attorney Brad Bloodworth & Defense attorneys Kathy Nester & Wendy Lewis & Alex Ramos.
Case & court info from 6/5/23 thru 2/2/26 & Jury Selection Day 1-2 (2/10-2/11//26) & thru 2/18/26 r& Trial Day 1-6 (2/23-3/2/26) reference post #2135 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ed-death-last-year-may-2023-3.711978/page-107
3/3/26 Tuesday, Trial Day 7: *Three years ago today – Eric died….
*Summit County Prosecutor Brad Bloodworth says there will be one witness today – an accountant – who will likely take most or all of today. Defense attorney Kathryn Nester says they have many objections about this upcoming witness. Judge Mrazik is discussing how to handle the objections.
*State witness: Brooke Karrington, a forensic accountant [previously worked for the 'estate of Eric's after Kouri filed a lawsuit against Katie Benson & is now working for Summit County to assist the investigation with financial documents & history].
*Judge says court will begin tomorrow morning at 9:30 a.m. And reminds the jurors that Friday, 3/7/26 is a scheduled 'off' day. Trial continues on Wednesday, 3/4/26 @ 9:30am