Kouri Richins Murder Trial

A juror said initial sympathy for Kouri Richins “flipped” after cellphone and forensic evidence— including alleged records of fentanyl purchases and prior poisoning attempts—helped convince the jury to convict the children's‑book author on all counts, including aggravated murder, attempted murder, insurance fraud and forgery, with sentencing set for May 13. Defense filings show motions asking the court to appoint counsel for Richins’ mother, some sealed and others partly public, indicating she could be a key witness whose testimony might expose her to legal jeopardy amid allegations of financial schemes and insurance fraud.