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State of Utah v. Kouri Richins
Date: 05-22-2026
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Judge: Richard Mrazik
Court: Third District Court, Salt Lake County, Utah
Plaintiff's Attorney: Salt Lake County, Utah District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney: Wendy Lewis and Kathryn Nester
Description:
Salt Lake City, Utah, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant charged with aggravated murder.
Reported by Kent Morlan
Kouri Richins was accused of poisoning her husband to get his wealth and to get insurance money on a $100,000 life insurance policy she purchased.
The prosecution asserted that Kouri killed Eric for his money because her business was failing.
The called 911 and did not use the speaker when she was allegedly performing CPR on her husband.
Eric Richins was the father of three sons.
Reported by Kent Morlan
Kouri Richins was accused of poisoning her husband to get his wealth and to get insurance money on a $100,000 life insurance policy she purchased.
The prosecution asserted that Kouri killed Eric for his money because her business was failing.
The called 911 and did not use the speaker when she was allegedly performing CPR on her husband.
Eric Richins was the father of three sons.
Outcome:
The jury deliberated only three hours before finding the Defendant guilty and was sentenced to life in prison without parole.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Utah v. Kouri Richins?
The outcome was: The jury deliberated only three hours before finding the Defendant guilty and was sentenced to life in prison without parole.
Which court heard State of Utah v. Kouri Richins?
This case was heard in Third District Court, Salt Lake County, Utah, UT. The presiding judge was Richard Mrazik.
Who were the attorneys in State of Utah v. Kouri Richins?
Plaintiff's attorney: Salt Lake County, Utah District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Wendy Lewis and Kathryn Nester.
When was State of Utah v. Kouri Richins decided?
This case was decided on May 22, 2026.