Kouri Richins' Murder Trial Set for April

Kouri Richins, a Utah children's book author, is set to stand trial for allegedly murdering her husband, Eric Richins, with a fentanyl-laced drink and attempting to poison him with a sandwich weeks earlier. Following a two-day preliminary hearing, Judge Richard Mrazik ruled there was sufficient evidence to proceed with a trial, which is scheduled to begin on April 28, 2025, and is expected to last four weeks. Richins faces serious charges, including aggravated murder and multiple counts related to drug offenses, as well as mortgage and insurance fraud. The prosecution argues that Richins' actions before and after her husband's death indicate a calculated motive, including her communications with an alleged lover on the day of the poisoning. In contrast, the defense claims her actions and communications have been misinterpreted and that there is insufficient evidence linking her to the murder. The case has garnered public fascination, particularly due to Richins' background as a children's author focusing on grief.