About this episode

This episode explores the investigation and trial of Kouri Richins, who was convicted of killing her husband Eric Richins after initially portraying herself as a grieving widow.

When Eric Richins died in March 2022, his death initially appeared to be a tragic overdose. His wife, Kouri Richins, publicly portrayed herself as a grieving widow and even published a children's book about helping kids cope with losing a parent. But investigators soon uncovered evidence that led them in a very different direction. As they examined financial records, phone data, life insurance policies, alleged drug purchases, and witness testimony, prosecutors built a case alleging that Eric's death was anything but accidental. This episode breaks down the investigation, the trial, the shocking evidence presented in court, and the life sentence that ultimately followed. Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/relationshipcrime ************************************************************************************************ Podcast Promo: Darkcast Network ************************************************************************************************* Do you have thoughts about this case, or is there a specific true crime case you’d like to hear about? Let me know with an email or a voice message: https://murderandlove.com/contact Find the sources used in this episode and learn more…

People in this episode

Host: Ky Charles

Guest: Kouri Richins

Topics covered

• grief
• murder investigation
• trial
• financial motives
• true crime
• overdose

Keywords

• Kouri Richins
• Eric Richins
• murder
• overdose
• trial
• financial records
• life insurance
• true crime

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