Utah mom who wrote children's book about grief goes to trial in husband's death

February 23, 2026

Kouri Richins, a Utah mother who gained attention for writing a children's book about grief after her husband's death, is set to stand trial for his alleged murder. Prosecutors contend that she administered a fatal dose of fentanyl to her husband, Eric Richins, during a celebration at their home in 2022. Richins has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges including aggravated murder and forgery.

Utah mom who wrote children's book about grief goes to trial in husband's death

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Kouri Richins is accused of murdering her husband Eric Richins in 2022.
Prosecutors allege she slipped him a lethal dose of fentanyl.
Richins has been charged with aggravated murder, attempted homicide, insurance fraud, and forgery.
She gained national attention by publishing a children's book about grief post her husband's death.
Richins has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

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Utah mom who wrote children's book about grief goes to trial in husband's death

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Utah mom who wrote children's book about grief goes to trial in husband's death

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