
Kouri Richins, a 35-year-old real estate agent and children's book author, was convicted in March 2026 of first-degree aggravated murder, among other charges, in the poisoning death of her husband, Eric Richins. The prosecution's timeline laid out in court painted a chilling portrait of premeditation, motive, and attempts to conceal the crime.
Kouri was convicted of aggravated murder and attempted aggravated murder, and two counts of falsifying insurance claims and forgery.