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State of Utah v. Kouri Richins
Date: 03-16-2026
Case Number:
Judge: Not Available
Court: District Court, Summit County, Utah
Plaintiff's Attorney: Summit County, Utah, Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
Description:
Park City, Utah, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with first-degree murder.
Kouri Richins, age 35, a Utah mother, was accused of poisoning her husband, Eric Hichins, age 39, in 2022 and then writing a book about it.
The evidence introduce revealed that the Defendant's husband was highly insured and she inherited $4 million.
The Defendant did not testify and she did not call any witnesses.
Kouri Richins, age 35, a Utah mother, was accused of poisoning her husband, Eric Hichins, age 39, in 2022 and then writing a book about it.
The evidence introduce revealed that the Defendant's husband was highly insured and she inherited $4 million.
The Defendant did not testify and she did not call any witnesses.
Outcome:
Guilty
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Defendant's Experts:
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Utah v. Kouri Richins?
The outcome was: Guilty
Which court heard State of Utah v. Kouri Richins?
This case was heard in District Court, Summit County, Utah, UT. The presiding judge was Not Available.
Who were the attorneys in State of Utah v. Kouri Richins?
Plaintiff's attorney: Summit County, Utah, Prosecuting Attorney's Office.
When was State of Utah v. Kouri Richins decided?
This case was decided on March 16, 2026.