Author Kouri Richins Is Accused of Killing Her Husband: What to Know [Video]

The case against author Kouri Richins is building, and the story of this alleged murder is getting more complicated to follow. Kouri is accused of killing her husband, Eric Richins, and last week prosecutors added new charges and new evidence in her case. Read on for a breakdown of the case and the latest updates.

Kouri and Eric Richins lived in Kamas, Utah with their three children up until Eric’s death on May 4, 2022. Months after, Kouri published a children’s book about processing grief, which is why her story went viral. Shortly after the book came out, Kouri was arrested and charged with poisoning her husband. Prosecutors initially believed she did it for a profitable life insurance payout, but now they claim Kouri had a secret lover as well.

Other recent developments include Kouri’s lawyers dropping out of her case and her first public statement since her arrest. On social media, commenters …