UT - Kouri Richins, 33, Author, wife, mom, charged in husband’s unexpected death last year, May 2023 #2

[Seattle1]

You’re saying that lab test can’t detect fentanyl residue in a glass? I guess I don’t understand what it has to do with the taste.

I recall during one of the earlier hearings where defense attorney SL blamed LE for a sloppy investigation and said something to the effect that LE never collected any dishes/glasses from the residence-- let alone tested any for fentanyl.

I don't recall if the State responded to the allegation but without evidence to the contrary, I tend to believe the glass wasn't collected or tested. That's not to say evidence wasn't destroyed or tampered with where KR ran the dishwasher. I really don't know, and this hasn't been revealed. MOO

 

[Justice101]

I recall during one of the earlier hearings where defense attorney SL blamed LE for a sloppy investigation and said something to the effect that LE never collected any dishes/glasses from the residence-- let alone tested any for fentanyl.

I don't recall if the State responded to the allegation but without evidence to the contrary, I tend to believe the glass wasn't collected or tested. That's not to say evidence wasn't destroyed or tampered with where KR ran the dishwasher. I really don't know, and this hasn't been revealed. MOO

Sounds like the defense throwing out a red herring.

Since you didn't test for fentanyl in the dishes, then my client is innocent.

 

[comegetburnt]

who knows what she put the fent in anyway. was it ever disclosed that he did actually have alcohol in his system? i have no reason to think it was anything other than a moscow mule, but i also don't put a lot of stock into anything she says/has said. and not sure it's all that relevant.

 

[Nattyj1991]

What would fentanyl even taste like if dissolved into a drink? IMO it had her psychotic medication in it, he conked out, and the she administered something.

Because there was no glass at the scene when she TOLD LE herself that she made him a drink and went to bed, I was asking if maybe she got rid of the glass because she was worried they would TEST it for fentanyl residue. I’m not sure where the taste question came from in response to what I said, but fentanyl doesn’t have much flavor. It is a little sweet.

 

[neesaki]

Because there was no glass at the scene when she TOLD LE herself that she made him a drink and went to bed, I was asking if maybe she got rid of the glass because she was worried they would TEST it for fentanyl residue. I’m not sure where the taste question came from in response to what I said, but fentanyl doesn’t have much flavor. It is a little sweet.

That was the point I was trying to make as well. I highly doubt LE would have tasted the residue in the glass, had there been one. They would have had it lab tested for any residue.

 

[bearfossils]

Skye was just on 48 Hours serving as a consultant on the Angela Craig case.

I think she’s one of many outside consultants for 48 Hours in her capacity as a defense attorney. I believe I’ve seen her giving her opinion on other cases for them as well.

 

[arielilane]

So McCullagh scheduled an evidentiary hearing for May 13, two days before a hearing will decide if Richins is put on trial for murder.

Kouri Richins returns to court for alleged probation violation

A Kamas mom of three charged with murder now must reappear in court for an earlier crime.

www.kpcw.org

A preliminary hearing date has been set for 9 a.m. on May 15.

Kouri Richins’ mother investigated for possible involvement in ‘orchestrating’ murder

Investigators with the Sheriff’s Office are also looking into Kouri Richins' mother, Lisa Darden, for her possible involvement in

www.parkrecord.com

Subject to change

Edit: removed motions hearing May 8 until can confirm.

 

[arielilane]

Dont believe this article has ever been posted. A few bits and pieces from the article.
Full article at link...

...

Eric Richins’ family was not surprised to see new criminal charges filed against his wifeahead of her scheduled court date in a few weeks.

Greg Skordas, a spokesperson for the family, said the Richins were expecting the charges — attempted homicide, fraud and forgery — because they were “well aware” of the alleged crimes.

The Summit County Attorney’s Office accused Kouri of trying to poison Eric at least once before his death and other unlawful acts in the court documents first filed after her arrest in May 2023. However, prosecutors did not file charges against her until this week when there was enough information to do so.

...

Eric Richins’ family says new charges show motive to get rid of him

The timing is significant because Kouri’s next scheduled court appearance is a preliminary hearing on May 15. Third District Court Judge Richard Mrazik at that time will hear witness testimony and evidence to determine whether there’s probable cause that a crime has been committed. The case...

www.parkrecord.com

Mar 26, 2024

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Darden is under investigation for her possible involvement in “planning and orchestrating Eric’s death.” Summit County Sheriff’s Office deputies began looking into her after learning Darden’s romantic partner died of an unexpected overdose in 2006.

...

Darden has not been charged with a crime as of Tuesday afternoon.

 

[Niner]

There is a motions hearing set for 9:00 am MT on May 8. moo



So McCullagh scheduled an evidentiary hearing for May 13, two days before a hearing will decide if Richins is put on trial for murder.

Kouri Richins returns to court for alleged probation violation

A Kamas mom of three charged with murder now must reappear in court for an earlier crime.

www.kpcw.org

A preliminary hearing date has been set for 9 a.m. on May 15.

Kouri Richins’ mother investigated for possible involvement in ‘orchestrating’ murder

Investigators with the Sheriff’s Office are also looking into Kouri Richins' mother, Lisa Darden, for her possible involvement in

www.parkrecord.com

Subject to change

I see the 5/13 & 5/15 hearings in the articles - but where is the motions hearing on 5/8 from? TIA!

 

[arielilane]

I see the 5/13 & 5/15 hearings in the articles - but where is the motions hearing on 5/8 from? TIA!

No, link for the May 8 hearing (moo). If I locate one I'll post it.

Edit: It's been removed until hearing is confirmed.

 

[Niner]

No, link for the May 8 hearing (moo). If I locate one I'll post it.

Edit: It's been removed until hearing is confirmed.

Okay - I shall put her on 5/13 instead - and please "tag" me if it does change back to a 5/8 date!

 

[arielilane]

Okay - I shall put her on 5/13 instead - and please "tag" me if it does change back to a 5/8 date!

Will do.

Edit: @Niner, I'm sure you're already aware of this but wanted to state that the evidentiary hearing for May 13 is concerning the civil case.

 

[Niner]

Will do.

Edit: @Niner, I'm sure you're already aware of this but wanted to state that the evidentiary hearing for May 13 is concerning the civil case.

Oh - okay - I shall make a note of that - thanks!

 

[Seattle1]

4 results found. Sorting by date and time

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8:00 AM In Person Hearing
5/13/2024
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT - SILVER SUMMIT DISTR (Hearing location is in PARK CITY - More Info)
District Court


STATE OF UTAH
vs.
KOURI DARDEN RICHINS
RICHARD MRAZIK
COURTROOM B
MOTION HEARING

Case # 231500139
State Felony
View Case Details


2:30 PM In Person Hearing
5/13/2024
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT - SUMMIT COUNTY JUSTI
Justice Court


STATE OF UTAH
vs.
KOURI DARDEN RICHINS
BRENDAN P MCCULLAGH
EVIDENTIARY HEARING

Case # 221200316
Other Misdemeanor
View Case Details


9:00 AM In Person Hearing
5/15/2024
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT - SILVER SUMMIT DISTR (Hearing location is in PARK CITY - More Info)
District Court


STATE OF UTAH
vs.
KOURI DARDEN RICHINS
RICHARD MRAZIK
COURTROOM B
PRELIMINARY HEARING

Case # 231500139
State Felony
View Case Details


3:00 PM Virtual Hearing
5/20/2024
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT - SILVER SUMMIT DISTR (Hearing location is in PARK CITY - More Info)
District Court


KOURI RICHINS
vs.
KATIE RICHINS-BENSON
RICHARD MRAZIK
COURTROOM B
MOTION HEARING


Case # 220500076
Property Rights
View Case Details

Court Calendars - Utah Courts

@Niner-- there are now 3 case numbers.

 

[Niner]

Thanks for all that info! Correcting my notes...

 

[Justice101]

Because there was no glass at the scene when she TOLD LE herself that she made him a drink and went to bed, I was asking if maybe she got rid of the glass because she was worried they would TEST it for fentanyl residue. I’m not sure where the taste question came from in response to what I said, but fentanyl doesn’t have much flavor. It is a little sweet.

She probably ran the dishwasher that night with his glass in it.

 

[MadMcGoo]

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[MadMcGoo]

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UT - Kouri Richins, 33, Author, wife, mom, charged in husband’s unexpected death last year, May 2023 #3

Kouri Richins was on the news promoting a children’s book on grief. Her husband had “unexpectedly died” a year before leaving their three little boys in despair. However, she was just arrested for her husband’s murder, being accused of intentionally lacing his drink with a fatal dose of...

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