Kouri Richins: Death, Lies & the Grief Memoir

A grieving wife. A bestselling children’s book. And a murder investigation that shocked the world.In this episode of Fugitive Files, we uncover the disturbing case of Kouri Richins — the Utah mother and children’s author convicted of murdering her husband, Eric Richins, with a fatal dose of fentanyl.What began as the tragic death of a husband and father quickly unraveled into one of the most chilling true crime stories in recent years. Prosecutors argued that Kouri carefully orchestrated the poisoning while publicly portraying herself as a grieving widow, even publishing a children’s book about coping with loss after Eric’s death.Inside the courtroom, emotional impact statements from Eric Richins’ family revealed the devastating betrayal felt by his loved ones — especially his three young sons, who must now grow up without their father. Meanwhile, the defense fought to humanize Kouri, presenting testimony about her character and arguing she still had the potential for rehabilitation.But on what would have been Eric Richins’ 44th birthday, the judge delivered a sentence that stunned headlines around the globe: life in prison without the possibility of parole.In this episode, we examine the evidence, courtroom drama, family trauma, and the shocking contradictions at the center of a case that captured international attention.New episodes every Monday.Some monsters don’t hide in the shadows — they hide in plain sight.Listen now on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fugitive-files/id1896535256Stay alert. Stay aware.