Independent · Local · Community-first

Kouri Richins Sentenced to LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE for Poisoning Husband with Fentanyl

Sons tell court they're afraid of mother who wrote grief book after killing their dad; "You took away my dad for no reason other than greed

By SLC Scoop StaffMay 15, 20262 views

Utah woman Kouri Richins has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after being convicted of poisoning her husband with fentanyl.

The high-profile case drew national attention after prosecutors said Richins wrote a children’s grief book following her husband’s death. During sentencing, emotional statements were read in court from family members, including the couple’s sons.

This story broke on our Instagram. Follow @SLCScoop for real-time updates.

Follow on Instagram →

More from SLCSCOOP