PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — A judge has ruled that Kouri Richins, a Utah mother of three who wrote a children’s book on grief after her husband’s death and is accused of poisoning him, will remain in jail throughout her trial. This decision comes after her sister-in-law described her as “desperate, greedy, and extremely manipulative” during a court hearing.
During the detention hearing on Monday, both prosecutors and Richins’ attorneys presented their cases and offered contrasting theories of what occurred. Prosecutors presented evidence suggesting that Richins had meticulously planned her husband’s murder, including financial arrangements and the purchase of drugs found in his system after his death.
Amy Richins, Eric’s sister, read a victim impact statement in court, expressing the pain and betrayal the family felt watching Kouri Richins promote a book about her husband’s death. Richins’ attorneys argued that the evidence against her was circumstantial and questioned the credibility of the prosecution’s star witness, the housekeeper who claims to have sold her the drugs.
Prosecutors argued that Richins was a flight risk and highlighted her financial struggles and the millions of dollars at stake in her husband’s estate. They also emphasized the significant amount of fentanyl found in his system, suggesting that it was not accidental but intentional.
According to court documents, prosecutors allege that Richins poisoned her husband multiple times with fentanyl, including during a vacation in Greece and on Valentine’s Day. Richins maintains her innocence and claims that the prosecution’s case is based on assumptions and financial motives.
The case has drawn attention to the communities near Park City, known for its outdoor recreation activities. It will likely revolve around financial and marital disputes, including disagreements over real estate and changes made to the family’s estate plans before the husband’s death.
If the case proceeds to trial, it will provide further insight into the motivations behind the alleged crime. In the meantime, Richins will remain in jail as she awaits her trial.
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