Jury finds Utah mom Kouri Richins guilty of murdering husband

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March 17, 2026
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Utah jury convicted mother and author Kouri Richins of murdering her husband through poisoning.

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A Utah jury on Monday convicted Kouri Richins of murdering her husband through poisoning. Richins, a mother and author who wrote about grief, was charged in connection with her husband's death. The guilty verdict concludes a closely watched case that drew public attention partly due to Richins's published work on loss and bereavement, creating a stark contrast between her public persona and the criminal allegations against her. The conviction carries potential prison time, though sentencing details have not been announced. The case highlights how poisoning cases often rely on toxicology evidence and circumstantial details to establish criminal intent.

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