On Monday, Kouri Richins was charged with one count of first-degree aggravated murder and three counts of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute in connection with the death of Eric Richins.
Richins, 33, has not yet entered pleas to the charges.
Citing the affidavit for a search warrant,The Salt Lake Tribunereports, “The day after Eric’s death, Kouri closed on the home, alone. She later invited her friends over for a large party at her home where she was drinking and celebrating.”
Kouri and Eric Richins.Kouri Richins/Facebook
Court documents indicate the medical examiner determined Eric orally ingested approximately five times the lethal amount of “illicit” fentanyl before he died.
The suspicious findings prompted investigators to obtain a search warrant for the couple’s home and electronic devices, and several communications between Richins and an acquaintance were discovered.
Investigators interviewed the acquaintance, who alleged Richins purchased hydrocodone from them sometime between December 2021 and February 2022, the documents state.
Kouri Richins.
Weeks later, Richins allegedly reached back out to the acquaintance and obtained 15 to 30 fentanyl pills worth $900 on Feb. 11, 2022.
On Feb. 26, 2022, Richins allegedly bought another $900 worth of fentanyl. Less than a week later, Eric died, according to the documents.
Over a year after his death, Richins published a children’s book on grief, titledAre You With Me?
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“You know, ‘Is dad with us?'” she said during an interview with the outlet promoting the book in April. “Because they’re going through the sadness of knowing that he’s not here, presently.”
Richins remains in custody. She will appear in court May 19.
source: people.com
