I wonder how much of this Eric knew or even worst, might have ultimately been responsible for.
UT - Kouri Richins, 33, Author, wife, mom, charged in husband’s unexpected death last year, May 2023 #2
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I wonder how much of this Eric knew or even worst, might have ultimately been responsible for.
And it still isn't enough to pay for the Big Strike mansion she fraudulently bought and has now defaulted on.
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Defense attorney now cross examining, asking about homes #KouriRichins still currently owns. Was there evidence of a partnership? Karrington says if there was, it would be reflected in trust deed, and there wasn't any evidence of that.
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Now a victim impact statement from Amy Richins, Eric's sister. She says his "life was taken in a senseless act of poisoning."
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Amy says she is "brokenhearted" with Eric's loss. She says he loved his family, hunting, and working as entrepreneur.
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Amy says Eric Richins was a loving father and coached children in sports. She says he "loved to have fun," especially on motorized toys. She says he built a successful masonry business and built close relationships with everyone he worked with.
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Eric died "under horrendous circumstances," Amy says, wondering what #KouriRichins said to him in his last moments and what, if anything, his sons saw. Why did this happen? Greed or desire to get his assets? "If so, that is abhorrent."
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Amy says family members have watched as #KouriRichins has tried to portray herself as grieving widow while parading around as a children's book author and trying to profit off his death:
kutv.com
Tue, May 9th 2023, 2:37 PM EDT
Utah children's author charged with husband's murder sued for fraud in 2020 home sale
A Utah children's author who was charged with murdering her husband with fentanyl was sued for fraud by a couple whom she sold a home to.
kutv.com
Tue, May 9th 2023, 2:37 PM EDT
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Amy says #KouriRichins refused to help with the funeral but closed on a $2 million home and did other things within the first 48 hours, including breaking into his gun safe.
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Amy says #KouriRichins financial situation was bad then and worse now, and she says Kouri is "devoid of moral sensibility" and there's no telling what she would do if she is released.
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Amy pleads with the judge to not release #KouriRichins on bail, using "fraudulent" life insurance money. She says she will be afraid of her life and also the lives of Eric's 3 sons. "Our family has already suffered enough."
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Defense will not call any witnesses. They previously filed a brief with the court. Attorney Skye Lazaro will make closing statements.
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Lazaro calls this "a really tragic circumstance," and that #KouriRichins "loved her kids and her husband." Lazaro says state hasn't drawn connection between "CL" and Kouri getting fentanyl from her.
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Lazaro says state has "zero corroborating evidence" that "CL" was actually buying fentayl for #KouriRichins or provided it to her. There were no traces of fentanyl in the home either, Lazaro notes.
There's no evidence #KouriRichins did anything to Eric Richins, Lazaro says. "Being bad with money does not make you a murderer. Being bad at managing your accounts makes you bad at math, but it doesn't make you a murderer."
Lazaro notes the $1.3 million in life insurance money doesn't come close to solving #KouriRichins money problems. Lazaro argues Kouri was in a worse position after his death because she didn't have his business income anymore.
There's no evidence #KouriRichins did anything to Eric Richins, Lazaro says. "Being bad with money does not make you a murderer. Being bad at managing your accounts makes you bad at math, but it doesn't make you a murderer."
Lazaro notes the $1.3 million in life insurance money doesn't come close to solving #KouriRichins money problems. Lazaro argues Kouri was in a worse position after his death because she didn't have his business income anymore.
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Judge speaking now. He says the issue today is whether #KouriRichins should continue to be held without bail during pre-trial process.
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Judge says there is motive in this case, and there is evidence that a jury could "reasonably infer consciousness of guilt."
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He's not gonna give her bond, I can feel it
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Yes, judge is on par! imo
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