Video Kouri Richins' 1st jailhouse interview - ABC News
The children's author accused of killing her husband is speaking publicly for the first time about the charges against her. ABC News' Andrew Dymburt reports.
abcnews.comI don’t have real-time access to the latest updates right now, but here’s a concise summary based on recent coverage up to early 2026.
- Kouri Richins is the Utah author accused of murdering her husband, Eric Richins, with fentanyl; her trial has been the central proceeding and has seen multiple legal developments, including bail decisions and new charges in other filings.[3][5]
- In mid-2025 there were reports of prosecutors adding new charges related to financial crimes, mortgage fraud, and related offenses, which could affect timing and strategy of the murder case; the trial date was set for February 2026 in those reports.[3]
- By February 2026, reports indicate the murder trial proceeded with jury selection and opening arguments, marking a major milestone nearly three years after her arrest, though you should verify the exact progress from local outlets for the most current details.[4][5]
Would you like me to pull the most current articles from reliable outlets and provide a timeline of key court filings and trial milestones, with direct quotes and sources? If you have a preferred news source or region (e.g., Utah local outlets), tell me and I’ll tailor the results.