Kama, Utah – The case of Kouri Richins, a grief author accused of poisoning her husband with a fentanyl-laced cocktail, has taken a new turn as Utah State Representative Brett Garner proposed a law that could jeopardize her financial assets.
Richins, 33, faces allegations of serving her husband Eric Richins, 39, the deadly cocktail on March 3, 2022. Garner’s proposed law aims to prevent convicted murderers from receiving money through a prenup, potentially leading Richins to lose $2 million and a book deal.
If the bill passes and Richins is convicted, she could face financial losses from the sale of her shared home with Eric and the rights to her children’s book. The couple previously had financial disputes over their $2 million, 10-acre home, signing an agreement granting her the sale of the property.
Prosecutors claim that Richins attempted to kill her husband with a lethal dose of fentanyl prior to the cocktail incident. Witnesses reported seeing her purchase a considerable amount of fentanyl pills following the alleged first poisoning attempt.
Following Eric’s death, Richins’s financial conduct came under scrutiny, with allegations of theft from her husband’s business and fraudulent activities involving insurance and mortgage fraud. The family of Eric suggested that he had changed his will to exclude Richins as a beneficiary and was contemplating divorcing her.
As the case unfolds, prosecutors continue to build a case against Richins, accusing her of multiple crimes related to Eric’s death. Family members remain steadfast in their belief that Richins is responsible for the tragic loss of Eric. This ongoing legal saga sheds light on the complex web of events surrounding Richins and her husband’s relationship, ultimately leading to a devastating outcome.