The chilling case of a once-beloved author accused of profiting off her own violent crime has captivated true-crime enthusiasts in the year since she was arrested.Kouri Richins, who authorities say fatally poisoned her husband, then wrote a children's book about grieving, looks on during a hearing, Nov. 3, 2023.
A mother wrote a children's book about grief after her husband died. Now she's charged with his murder. One bite of his favorite sandwich — left with a note in the front seat of his truck on Valentine's Day — made Eric Richins, 39, break out in hives and black out, prosecutors allege in the new documents.
His friends say they noticed fear in his voice as Richins, who had no known allergies, told them that he felt like he was going to die and that his wife might be to blame. Opioids, including fentanyl, can cause severe allergic reactions, including hives.Kouri Richins, a Utah mother who authorities say fatally poisoned her husband, then wrote a book about grieving, listens during a Nov. 2023 hearing.