Kouri Richins, a Utah mom of three and children’s book author, was accused of murdering her husband in 2022. She allegedly texted her lover on the night of her husband’s death. Authorities charged her with aggravated murder and drug possession, claiming she poisoned her husband with illicit fentanyl to collect millions in life insurance funds. A new attempted murder charge was filed alleging she also poisoned her husband on February 14, 2022. This suggests a deeper investigation into the events leading up to Eric Richins’ death.
New charging documents reveal that Kouri texted her lover on the night of Eric’s murder, adding to the evidence against her. It was previously believed that she was having an extramarital affair, giving another possible motive for the murder. Kouri’s defense attorney maintains her innocence despite the new charge. Prosecutors alleged that Kouri’s main motive for killing her husband was to collect life insurance funds and flip a mansion that Eric did not approve of. The night of Eric’s death, they were celebrating the closure of the mansion, and Kouri allegedly poisoned Eric while they were celebrating.
After Eric’s death, Kouri closed a deal on the mansion alone, indicating suspicious behavior. Eric’s family revealed that he had been in fear for his life after Kouri allegedly tried to poison him in the past. He had taken steps to remove her from his will due to financial abuse and misuse. The case took a new turn when Kouri’s mother, Lisa Darden, was implicated in Eric’s death based on her involvement in a suspicious death in 2006. This revelation adds a new layer to the investigation surrounding Kouri’s motive for Eric’s murder.
The unsealed search warrant suggested that Lisa Darden may have been involved in planning and orchestrating Eric’s death based on her past connection to a suspicious death in 2006. However, Kouri’s defense attorney denied these allegations, attributing the death to the national opioid crisis. This new information sheds light on a possible link between Darden and Eric’s murder. Detectives learned that Lisa Darden had been named as the beneficiary of her partner’s estate before her partner’s overdose, raising suspicions about her involvement in planning the death.
As the investigation continues, new evidence and charges are being brought against Kouri in the case of her husband’s murder. The involvement of Kouri’s mother has added complexity to the case, suggesting a deeper motive behind Eric’s death. The case highlights the intricate relationship dynamics and potential motivations that led to a tragic murder. The ongoing investigation and pursuit of justice for Eric Richins demonstrate the commitment of authorities to uncover the truth behind his death.
