Here are the most recent, notable updates I found about The People v. Kouri Richins (Utah murder case involving allegations that she poisoned her husband Eric Richins with fentanyl):
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Jail/bail reconsideration after a key witness recants (Oct 3, 2025): People reports that Kouri Richins asked the judge to re-evaluate her bail and release conditions after her lawyers say the prosecution’s “star witness” recanted an affidavit-related fentanyl claim, and that prosecutors allegedly withheld information about the recantation from the defense.[1]
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Pre-trial/evidentiary context leading into the February 2026 trial (Jan 7, 2026): A courtroom-coverage upload (“Justice Is A Process”) says Richins returned for a pre-trial evidentiary hearing, frames the central dispute as whether there is physical evidence linking her to fentanyl, and states the trial was set to begin Feb. 23, 2026.[3]
If you tell me whether you want (a) case status only (where the case stands right now) or (b) a timeline of legal filings, I can format the updates accordingly.
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When her husband is found dead of an apparent overdose, Kouri Richins writes a children's book about grief. Soon after she’s charged with his murder. '48 Hours' contributor Natalie Morales reports. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
www.iheart.comWhen her husband is found dead of an apparent overdose, Kouri Richins writes a children's book about grief. Soon after she’s charged with his murder. "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales reports.
www.cbsnews.comKouri Richins, 35, is asking the judge to reevaluate her bail and the conditions of her release based on the new development, which her lawyers say prosecutors withheld
people.comWhen her husband is found dead of an apparent overdose, Kouri Richins writes a children's book about grief. Soon after she’s charged with his murder. "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales reports.
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