Kouri Richins: STS Files

Inside Kouri Richins' Murder Trial: Guilty Verdict & What You Didn't See on TV‪@PrettyLiesAndAlibis‬

glecy@bigpondpodcasts.com (Joel Waldman) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000

The Kouri Richins murder trial takes a deeper turn as we uncover the guilty verdict and the details you didn’t see on TV. In this episode of the STS podcast, we break down the Kouri Richins murder trial, including key testimony, hidden courtroom moments, and behind-the-scenes insights that shaped the outcome. Experts and insiders reveal how the Kouri Richins murder trial unfolded beyond the headlines, offering a clearer picture of the case and its impact.

Join the STS True Crime Talk discussion as we analyze the evidence, courtroom strategy, and the moments that may have influenced the jury’s decision. This episode connects to broader true crime news, compelling real crime stories, ongoing cold cases, and powerful survivor stories that highlight the human side of justice. If you’ve been following this case, this episode delivers a concise and direct breakdown of the verdict and the unseen details that make this trial even more shocking.

Key Points from the Episode:

Breakdown of the Kouri Richins murder trial and guilty verdict

Key testimony and evidence presented in court

Behind-the-scenes details not shown on TV

Analysis of courtroom strategy and jury impact

Connections to broader true crime news and real crime stories

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Kouri Richins Case in Trouble? State’s Case Faces Major Setback After Witness Credibility Questioned

glecy@bigpondpodcasts.com (Joel Waldman) — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000

The Kouri Richins case faces a major hurdle as a key witness’s credibility is being questioned, casting doubt on the state’s evidence and strategy. In this episode, we examine how this development could impact the trial, the defense’s arguments, and the potential outcomes for Kouri Richins. True crime enthusiasts and STS podcast listeners get a close look at the courtroom dynamics, the challenges in proving the case, and what this means for ongoing investigations into high-profile crimes.

Key points include the witness credibility issues, implications for the prosecution, possible defense advantages, public reaction, and connections to survivor stories, cold cases, and real crime stories. We break down how the Kouri Richins case continues to evolve and why each courtroom twist matters.

Key Points Covered:

Witness credibility questioned in Kouri Richins case

Potential setback for the state’s case

Impact on trial strategy and possible outcomes

Public and media reaction

Connections to survivor stories, true crime news, cold cases, STS podcast, and real crime stories

Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #truecirme. In this STS episode, Emmy Award-Winning Journalist Joel Waldman and #BestGuest Josh Ritter ‪@CRConfidential‬ break down why the state’s case could be at risk, as major questions arise about a key witness, conflicting evidence, and the investigation itself.

Could this be the beginning of the end for the prosecution’s case against Kouri? Or is this just another twist in a story that keeps getting darker? Stay tuned as we expose new details, dissect the legal fallout, and speak with insiders who know the case best.

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Utah Mom Accused of Poisoning Her Husband Now faces 26 NEW Felony Charges

glecy@bigpondpodcasts.com (Joel Waldman) — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Charges, Now Hit with 26 Additional Felony Counts in a surprising twist to an already high-profile case. P rosecutors have filed two dozen new charges against Richins, intensifying the legal storm surrounding the Utah mom accused of killing her husband—who also made headlines when she wrote a kids book about grief.

Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #trucrime. In this episode, STS host and Emmy award-winning journalist Joel Waldman brings on #BestGuest Gigi McKelvey from Pretty Lies and Alibis podcast to deep dive into Kouri’s latest charges along with the long legal road she already faces.

Kouri Richins, the Utah mom accused of fatally poisoning her husband, now faces a shocking total of 26 new felony charges, adding to her original murder charge. The new charges include counts of mortgage fraud, insurance fraud, forgery, and theft—allegedly tied to financial schemes she carried out before and after her husband’s death. Prosecutors claim Richins manipulated documents and stole hundreds of thousands of dollars in a calculated effort to cover up her tracks. This explosive update in the Kouri Richins case is drawing massive attention online. STS has been following it from the beginning and will continue to cover the latest developments.

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Kouri Richins Defnese Works to Supress Evidence as Utah Supreme Court Weighs Jury Selection

glecy@bigpondpodcasts.com (Joel Waldman) — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000

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This episode dives into the case of Kouri Richins, the Utah mother accused of poisoning her husband Eric with a lethal dose of fentanyl.

As the trial approaches, her defense team is fighting to suppress key evidence, including the infamous “Walk the dog!!” letter and electronic data. This case is now heading to the Utah Supreme Court to address critical jury selection issues, setting the stage for a high-stakes legal showdown.

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Kouri Richins, Accused of Murdering Husband, Is Getting Ready to Stand Trial

glecy@bigpondpodcasts.com (Joel Waldman) — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000

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Welcome to Surviving The Survivor the podcast that brings you the best guests in true crime.

It’s the twisted tale of a mom of 3 allegedly murdering her husband…then profiting from a children’s book about grief.

Utah mom, Kouri Richins, stands accused of poisoning husband Eric by spiking his celebratory Moscow Mule cocktail with 5x the lethal dose of fentanyl.

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Greg Skordas represents deceased husband Eric Richins family in this twisted case.

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Kouri Richins Mom Also Being Investigated for Poisoning Death of Her Partner

glecy@bigpondpodcasts.com (Joel Waldman) — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

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Welcome to Surviving The Survivor the podcast that brings you the best guests in true crime.

It’s the twisted tale of a mom of 3 allegedly murdering her husband…then profiting from a children’s book about grief.

Utah mom, Kouri Richins, stands accused of poisoning husband Eric by spiking his celebratory Moscow Mule cocktail with 5x the lethal dose of fentanyl.

#BestGuests:

Greg Skordas represents deceased husband Eric Richins family in this twisted case.

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New, Unexpected Twists in Kouri Richins Case, Utah Mom Accused of Poisoning Husband

glecy@bigpondpodcasts.com (Joel Waldman) — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000

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Welcome to Surviving The Survivor the podcast that brings you the best guests in true crime.

It’s the twisted tale of a mom of 3 allegedly murdering her husband…

Utah mom, Kouri Richins, stands accused of poisoning husband Eric by spiking his celebratory Moscow Mule cocktail with 5x the lethal dose of fentanyl.

Now, as Kouri sits in jail awaiting trial there are government accusations of jury tampering and more.

#BestGuests:

Greg Skordas represents deceased husband Eric Richins family in this twisted case.

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Utah Mom Kouri Richins Bought Fentanyl From Her Housekeeper to Allegedly Murder Husband

glecy@bigpondpodcasts.com (Joel Waldman) — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000

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#STSNation, Welcome to Surviving The Survivor the podcast that brings you the best guests in true crime. It’s the twisted tale of a mom of 3 allegedly murdering her husband…then profiting from a children’s book about grief. Utah mom, Kouri Richins, stands accused of poisoning husband Eric by spiking his celebratory Moscow Mule cocktail with 5x the lethal dose of fentanyl.

#BestGuests: Lee Wallace graduated first in her class at Vanderbilt University, and cum laude from Harvard Law School. She was named one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Georgia and a “Georgia SuperLawyer” every year since the poll began, and has repeatedly been named one of the top 50 female lawyers and one of the top 10 product liability lawyers in Georgia. She has a popular YouTube Channel “Harvard Lawyer Lee” where she breaks down complex legal matters. Dr. Joni Johnston is a Forensic Psychologist, Private Investigator, and Crime Writer. As a practicing psychologist, she has worked in a medium-maximum security prison, for the Board of Parole, for the Superior Court of San Diego, and as a workplace investigator of misconduct allegations including harassment, discrimination and violence. She is the author of SERIAL KILLERS: 101 Questions True Crime Fans Ask and hosts her own YouTube channel Unmasking A Murderer. #UtahMom #ChildrensAuthor #KouriRichins #EricRichins #Murder #TrueCrime #TrueCrimeCommunity #Utah #Poison #Fentanyl

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Utah Mom Kouri Richins Tried to Profit From Murder Per New Lawsuit

glecy@bigpondpodcasts.com (Joel Waldman) — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Surviving The Survivor the podcast that brings you the best guests in true crime. It’s the twisted tale of a mom of three allegedly murdering her husband…then profiting from a children’s book about grief. Utah mom, Kouri Richins, stands accused of poisoning husband Eric by spiking his celebratory Moscow Mule cocktail with 5x the lethal dose of fentanyl.

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Greg Skordas represents deceased husband Eric Richins family in this twisted case. Greg has practiced law since 1982 and began his career at the Salt Lake Legal Defenders Association, representing indigent defendants in criminal matters. He gained a great appreciation for the value of competent legal representation and our Constitution's protections for victims and the accused.

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Utah Mom Kouri Richins, Accused of Poisoning Her Husband, Sobs in Court & Denied Bail

glecy@bigpondpodcasts.com (Joel Waldman) — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Surviving The Survivor the podcast that brings you the best guests in true crime. It’s the twisted tale of a mom of 3 allegedly murdering her husband… Utah mom, Kouri Richins, stands accused of poisoning husband Eric by spiking his celebratory Moscow Mule cocktail with 5x the lethal dose of fentanyl. After 39 year old Eric’s death, 33 year old Kouri wrote a children's book about grief — promoted it on local TV, and even dedicated it to the father of her 3 young children. During her Court hearing this week, she sobbed as she was denied bail. #BestGuests: Greg Skordas represents deceased husband Eric Richins family in this twisted case. Greg has practiced law since 1982 and began his career at the Salt Lake Legal Defenders Association, representing indigent defendants in criminal matters. He gained a great appreciation for the value of competent legal representation and our Constitution's protections for victims and the accused.

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Utah Mom, Grief Author Accused of Murdering Husband She Was Mourning

glecy@bigpondpodcasts.com (Joel Waldman) — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

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A sordid Mother’s Day tale …

Utah mom, Kouri Richins, stands accused of murdering husband Eric by spiking his celebratory Moscow Mule cocktail with fentanyl.

After 39 year old Eric’s death, 33 year old Kouri wrote a children's book about grief — promoted it on local TV, and even dedicated it to the father of her 3 young children.

What was she thinking?

#BestGuests:

Greg Skordas represents deceased husband Eric Richins family in this twisted case.

Dr. Roger Rhoades is a Senior Therapist at the P.A.C.E. Center in Greenville, South Carolina specializing in dysfunctional relationships.

He’s worked with inmates inside prisons.

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