Closing arguments set in trial of children's book author charged with killinghusband

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March 16, 2026
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Closing arguments begin for Utah author accused of killing husband after publishing grief book.

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Closing arguments are scheduled in the trial of a Utah children's book author who is charged with killing her husband. The woman had published a children's book about grief following her husband's death before being accused of his murder.

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Lawyers are making closing arguments at the trial of the accused children's book author.

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