{"id":11276,"date":"2026-03-20T00:33:30","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T00:33:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grow48.us\/?p=11276"},"modified":"2026-03-20T00:33:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T00:33:30","slug":"a-chilling-twist-has-just-shaken-the-case-involving-kouri-richins-as-a-so-called-forgotten-note-is-suddenly-at-the-center-of-attention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grow48.us\/?p=11276","title":{"rendered":"A chilling twist has just shaken the case involving Kouri Richins as a so-called \u201cforgotten note\u201d is suddenly at the center of attention."},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u2018It\u2019s been a long time coming\u2019: Family of Eric Richins speak on Kouri\u2019s guilty verdict<\/h1>\n

Kouri Richins has been found guilty of killing her husband, Eric Richins, in 2022, using fentanyl. Following the verdict, Eric\u2019s family spoke on what this verdict means to them.<\/p>\n

Kouri Richins was charged with aggravated murder, possession with intent to distribute, attempted aggravated murder, mortgage fraud, insurance fraud, and forgery. She was accused of killing her husband in 2022 for his life insurance policy.<\/p>\n

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After his death, she also wrote a children\u2019s book about grief.<\/p>\n

The murder trial started in February 2026, and over the course of three weeks, the court heard testimony from those who know Kouri and Eric, investigators, and experts.<\/p>\n

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On Monday afternoon, after several hours of deliberation and staying late to discuss the evidence, the jury reached a verdict. They found Richins guilty on all counts.<\/p>\n

The family of Eric Richins spoke on what this verdict means to them. When the verdicts were read in the courtroom, several members were visibly heartbroken over the loss of Eric.<\/p>\n

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Following the verdict, Eric\u2019s sister provided a statement on the verdict.<\/p>\n

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Family of Eric Richins spoke on the guilty verdict. Courtesy: Abigail Jones\/\/KTVX<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cWe are grateful for everyone who was working tirelessly to bring justice for Eric,\u201d she said, adding that her family misses him every single day. \u201cOur focus is now on honoring Eric\u2019s life and supporting his boys, as we all continue to heal.\u201d<\/p>\n

She continued that she is still in shock from the verdict, but that \u201cit\u2019s been a long time coming\u2026[We\u2019re] just very happy that she got what was coming.\u201d<\/p>\n

One of Eric\u2019s cousins added that this has been very difficult. She said, \u201cIt\u2019s been rough to relive it. It\u2019s one thing to have someone to die and then a year later to have the circumstance kind of flip and you have to deal with that again.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Family of Eric Richins spoke on the guilty verdict. Courtesy: Jake White\/\/KTVX<\/em><\/p>\n

His cousins continued that they were all there for Eric\u2019s more immediate family and to remember the life lost. One said, \u201cEric did a lot for everybody. He was my cousin. I miss him every day, think of him every day, love him\u2026. He was just a great human.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Kouri Richins\u2019 sentencing is scheduled for May 13, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. May 13 is Eric Richins\u2019s birthday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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