Kouri Richins: STS Files

The Kouri Richins murder trial takes a deeper turn as we uncover the guilty verdict and the details you didn’t see on TV. In this episode of the STS podcast, we break down the Kouri Richins murder trial, including key testimony, hidden courtroom moments, and behind-the-scenes insights that shaped the outcome. Experts and insiders reveal how the Kouri Richins murder trial unfolded beyond the headlines, offering a clearer picture of the case and its impact. Join the STS True Crime Talk discussion as we analyze the evidence, courtroom strategy, and the moments that may have influenced the jury’s decision. This episode connects to broader true crime news, compelling real crime stories, ongoing cold cases, and powerful survivor stories that highlight the human side of justice. If you’ve been following this case, this episode delivers a concise and direct breakdown of the verdict and the unseen details that make this trial even more shocking. Key Points from the Episode: Breakdown of the Kouri Richins murder trial and guilty verdict Key testimony and evidence presented in court Behind-the-scenes details not shown on TV Analysis of courtroom strategy and jury impact Connections to broader true crime news and real crime stories Support the show & be a part of #STSNation: Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ... VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcast Check out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/ Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor Email: SurvivingTheSurvivor@gmail.com   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Surviving the Survivor is the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime and is hosted by Emmy Award-Winning Host Joel Waldman. STS covers the biggest trending true crime cases along with breaking news. You can also find us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SurvivingTheSurvivor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Kouri Richins case faces a major hurdle as a key witness’s credibility is being questioned, casting doubt on the state’s evidence and strategy. In this episode, we examine how this development could impact the trial, the defense’s arguments, and the potential outcomes for Kouri Richins. True crime enthusiasts and STS podcast listeners get a close look at the courtroom dynamics, the challenges in proving the case, and what this means for ongoing investigations into high-profile crimes. Key points include the witness credibility issues, implications for the prosecution, possible defense advantages, public reaction, and connections to survivor stories, cold cases, and real crime stories. We break down how the Kouri Richins case continues to evolve and why each courtroom twist matters. Key Points Covered: Witness credibility questioned in Kouri Richins case Potential setback for the state’s case Impact on trial strategy and possible outcomes Public and media reaction Connections to survivor stories, true crime news, cold cases, STS podcast, and real crime stories  Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #truecirme. In this STS episode, Emmy Award-Winning Journalist Joel Waldman and #BestGuest Josh Ritter ‪@CRConfidential‬ break down why the state’s case could be at risk, as major questions arise about a key witness, conflicting evidence, and the investigation itself.  Could this be the beginning of the end for the prosecution’s case against Kouri? Or is this just another twist in a story that keeps getting darker? Stay tuned as we expose new details, dissect the legal fallout, and speak with insiders who know the case best.  Thanks for supporting the show and being a part of #STSNation!  Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ... VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcast Check out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/ Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor Email: SurvivingTheSurvivor@gmail.com     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Surviving the Survivor is the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime and is hosted by Emmy Award-Winning Host Joel Waldman. STS covers the biggest trending true crime cases along with breaking news. You can also find us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SurvivingTheSurvivor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Charges, Now Hit with 26 Additional Felony Counts in a surprising twist to an already high-profile case. P rosecutors have filed two dozen new charges against Richins, intensifying the legal storm surrounding the Utah mom accused of killing her husband—who also made headlines when she wrote a kids book about grief.Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #trucrime. In this episode, STS host and Emmy award-winning journalist Joel Waldman brings on #BestGuest Gigi McKelvey from Pretty Lies and Alibis podcast to deep dive into Kouri’s latest charges along with the long legal road she already faces.Kouri Richins, the Utah mom accused of fatally poisoning her husband, now faces a shocking total of 26 new felony charges, adding to her original murder charge. The new charges include counts of mortgage fraud, insurance fraud, forgery, and theft—allegedly tied to financial schemes she carried out before and after her husband’s death. Prosecutors claim Richins manipulated documents and stole hundreds of thousands of dollars in a calculated effort to cover up her tracks. This explosive update in the Kouri Richins case is drawing massive attention online. STS has been following it from the beginning and will continue to cover the latest developments.More of STS: VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcast New! STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/ Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx Join Patreon: Https://www.patreon.com/survivingthesurvivor #TrueCrime #STSNATION #truecrimcommunity #criminaljustice #kouririchins #murderymystery Surviving the Survivor is the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime and is hosted by Emmy Award-Winning Host Joel Waldman. STS covers the biggest trending true crime cases along with breaking news. You can also find us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SurvivingTheSurvivor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Get Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLxAll Things STS: Https://linktr.ee/stspodcastSupport the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorCatch us live on YouTube: Surviving The Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime - YouTubeWhat’s up, #STSNation? Welcome to the podcast that brings you the very #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime! This episode dives into the case of Kouri Richins, the Utah mother accused of poisoning her husband Eric with a lethal dose of fentanyl. As the trial approaches, her defense team is fighting to suppress key evidence, including the infamous “Walk the dog!!” letter and electronic data. This case is now heading to the Utah Supreme Court to address critical jury selection issues, setting the stage for a high-stakes legal showdown. #BestGuests: • Former public defender and Utah criminal defense attorney Greg Skordas • Trauma counselor and Lori Vallow’s cousin, Megan Connor #TrueCrime #KouriRichins #FentanylMurder #UtahSupremeCourt #GregSkordas #MeganConnor #BestGuests #KouriRichins #EricRichins #SurvivingTheSurvivor #TrueCrimePodcast #WitnessTampering #JusticeMatters Surviving the Survivor is the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime and is hosted by Emmy Award-Winning Host Joel Waldman. STS covers the biggest trending true crime cases along with breaking news. You can also find us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SurvivingTheSurvivor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

STS YouTube Channel: Surviving The Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime - YouTubeIT'S HERE: STS HARDCOVER BOOK SIGNED COPIES FROM JOEL AND KARM: https://premierecollectibles.com/waldmanSTS Book on Audible: Https://www.audible.com/pd/Surviving-...STS Book on Amazon: Https://www.amazon.com/shop/surviving...STS Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/STS Patreon: Https://patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorSTS Website: https://survivingthesurvivor.com/All Things STS 👉 Https://linktr.ee/stspodcast#STSNation, Welcome to Surviving The Survivor the podcast that brings you the best guests in true crime. It’s the twisted tale of a mom of 3 allegedly murdering her husband…then profiting from a children’s book about grief. Utah mom, Kouri Richins, stands accused of poisoning husband Eric by spiking his celebratory Moscow Mule cocktail with 5x the lethal dose of fentanyl. #BestGuests: Greg Skordas represents deceased husband Eric Richins family in this twisted case. Greg has practiced law since 1982 and began his career at the Salt Lake Legal Defenders Association, representing indigent defendants in criminal matters. He gained a great appreciation for the value of competent legal representation and our Constitution's protections for victims and the accused. Megan Conner is the mother of six spectacular human beings and a breaker of generational trauma cycles. She survived sex trafficking as a child and spent almost 40 years in other abusive systems before finally learning how to break free. Megan is now an author and coach and teaches others how to identify and exit coercive and abusive relationships and systems. She is passionate about discussing how toxic family patterns and cult mentalities led her cousin, Lori Vallow Daybell, to become a convicted murderer, and how everyone can help prevent future tragedies. Megan’s favorite topics to teach about are healthy parenting, family systems, high-demand religion and healing from trauma. Her books, "I Walked Through Fire to Get Here" and "100 Ways to Practice Self Care" are available on Amazon. Megan hosts the Midlife Revolution Podcast Before joining Court TV, Ted Rowlands worked for over 20-years as a correspondent for CNN and ABC News, where he covered some of the most infamous trials in history. Ted’s work includes reporting on trials involving O.J. Simpson, Michael Jackson, Jodi Arias, Scott Peterson, Robert Blake and Phil Spector among others. He has worked in local television, as well as a contributor to crime documentaries produced by ABC, BBC, Investigation Discovery and Turner Broadcasting. In addition to anchoring and reporting for Court TV, Ted is the managing editor of the netw #UtahMom #ChildrensAuthor #KouriRichins #EricRichins #Murder #TrueCrime #TrueCrimeCommunity #Utah #Poison #Fentanyl #truecrimecommunity #truecrimepodcast #truestory #crimestory #crimestories #newsupdate #newsupdate #criminaljustice #murdermystery #murdermystery2 Surviving the Survivor is the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime and is hosted by Emmy Award-Winning Host Joel Waldman. STS covers the biggest trending true crime cases along with breaking news. You can also find us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SurvivingTheSurvivor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

IT'S HERE: STS HARDCOVER BOOK SIGNED COPIES FROM JOEL AND KARM: https://premierecollectibles.com/waldmanPre-Order Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLxConnect with STS, join our Patreon: Https://patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorSTS Website: https://survivingthesurvivor.com/STS Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/#STSNation, Welcome to Surviving The Survivor the podcast that brings you the best guests in true crime. It’s the twisted tale of a mom of 3 allegedly murdering her husband…then profiting from a children’s book about grief. Utah mom, Kouri Richins, stands accused of poisoning husband Eric by spiking his celebratory Moscow Mule cocktail with 5x the lethal dose of fentanyl. #BestGuests: Greg Skordas represents deceased husband Eric Richins family in this twisted case. Greg has practiced law since 1982 and began his career at the Salt Lake Legal Defenders Association, representing indigent defendants in criminal matters. He gained a great appreciation for the value of competent legal representation and our Constitution's protections for victims and the accused. Megan Conner is the mother of six spectacular human beings and a breaker of generational trauma cycles. She survived sex trafficking as a child and spent almost 40 years in other abusive systems before finally learning how to break free. Megan is now an author and coach and teaches others how to identify and exit coercive and abusive relationships and systems. She is passionate about discussing how toxic family patterns and cult mentalities led her cousin, Lori Vallow Daybell, to become a convicted murderer, and how everyone can help prevent future tragedies. Megan’s favorite topics to teach about are healthy parenting, family systems, high-demand religion and healing from trauma. Her books, "I Walked Through Fire to Get Here" and "100 Ways to Practice Self Care" are available on Amazon. #UtahMom #ChildrensAuthor #KouriRichins #EricRichins #Murder #TrueCrime #TrueCrimeCommunity #Utah #Poison #Fentanyl Surviving the Survivor is the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime and is hosted by Emmy Award-Winning Host Joel Waldman. STS covers the biggest trending true crime cases along with breaking news. You can also find us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SurvivingTheSurvivor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Support #STS ❤️ Become a patron 👉 Https://patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorSTS Website: https://survivingthesurvivor.com/STS Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/#STSNation,Welcome to Surviving The Survivor the podcast that brings you the best guests in true crime.It’s the twisted tale of a mom of 3 allegedly murdering her husband…Utah mom, Kouri Richins, stands accused of poisoning husband Eric by spiking his celebratory Moscow Mule cocktail with 5x the lethal dose of fentanyl.Now, as Kouri sits in jail awaiting trial there are government accusations of jury tampering and more.#BestGuests:Greg Skordas represents deceased husband Eric Richins family in this twisted case.Greg has practiced law since 1982 and began his career at the Salt Lake Legal Defenders Association, representing indigent defendants in criminal matters. He gained a great appreciation for the value of competent legal representation and our Constitution's protections for victims and the accused.Robin Dreeke is a Best-Selling Author, Professional Speaker, Trainer, Executive Coach, Podcast Host, Marine Corps Officer, and retired FBI Special Agent / Chief of the Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis ProgramOne of his many jobs was recruiting spiesAUTHOR OF THE CODE OF TRUST AND ITS NOT ALL ABOUT MEDr. Roger Rhoades is a Senior Therapist at the P.A.C.E. Center in Greenville, South Carolina specializing in dysfunctional relationships.He’s worked with inmates inside prisons.#UtahMom #ChildrensAuthor #KouriRichins #EricRichins #Murder #TrueCrime #TrueCrimeCommunity #Utah Surviving the Survivor is the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime and is hosted by Emmy Award-Winning Host Joel Waldman. STS covers the biggest trending true crime cases along with breaking news. You can also find us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SurvivingTheSurvivor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subscribe + Support STS below:- Ready to shop better hydration, use my special link zen.ai/survivingthesurvivorbestguestsintruecrime1 to save 20% off anything you order.- Https://aura.com/surviving-Support #STS 👉 Https://patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor#STSNation, Welcome to Surviving The Survivor the podcast that brings you the best guests in true crime. It’s the twisted tale of a mom of 3 allegedly murdering her husband…then profiting from a children’s book about grief. Utah mom, Kouri Richins, stands accused of poisoning husband Eric by spiking his celebratory Moscow Mule cocktail with 5x the lethal dose of fentanyl.#BestGuests: Lee Wallace graduated first in her class at Vanderbilt University, and cum laude from Harvard Law School. She was named one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Georgia and a “Georgia SuperLawyer” every year since the poll began, and has repeatedly been named one of the top 50 female lawyers and one of the top 10 product liability lawyers in Georgia. She has a popular YouTube Channel “Harvard Lawyer Lee” where she breaks down complex legal matters. Dr. Joni Johnston is a Forensic Psychologist, Private Investigator, and Crime Writer. As a practicing psychologist, she has worked in a medium-maximum security prison, for the Board of Parole, for the Superior Court of San Diego, and as a workplace investigator of misconduct allegations including harassment, discrimination and violence. She is the author of SERIAL KILLERS: 101 Questions True Crime Fans Ask and hosts her own YouTube channel Unmasking A Murderer. #UtahMom #ChildrensAuthor #KouriRichins #EricRichins #Murder #TrueCrime #TrueCrimeCommunity #Utah #Poison #Fentanyl Surviving the Survivor is the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime and is hosted by Emmy Award-Winning Host Joel Waldman. STS covers the biggest trending true crime cases along with breaking news. You can also find us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SurvivingTheSurvivor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to Surviving The Survivor the podcast that brings you the best guests in true crime. It’s the twisted tale of a mom of three allegedly murdering her husband…then profiting from a children’s book about grief. Utah mom, Kouri Richins, stands accused of poisoning husband Eric by spiking his celebratory Moscow Mule cocktail with 5x the lethal dose of fentanyl.#BestGuests: Court TV Anchor Julie Grant is an award-winning journalist. Julie is also a licensed attorney, former prosecutor and trial expert. Her Court TV colleagues call her “The Professor,” as she has taught in Temple’s highly regarded LL.M. program. Watch Julie Grant host Court TV Live, weekdays 12 pm-3 pm ET.Monica Jordan is the President of Jordan Research & Consulting — one of the nation’s most sought after private investigators. She has handled more than fifty death penalty trials. She worked with on notorious female serial killer Aileen Wournos post conviction team …Greg Skordas represents deceased husband Eric Richins family in this twisted case. Greg has practiced law since 1982 and began his career at the Salt Lake Legal Defenders Association, representing indigent defendants in criminal matters. He gained a great appreciation for the value of competent legal representation and our Constitution's protections for victims and the accused.#UtahMom #ChildrensAuthor #KouriRichins #EricRichins #Murder #TrueCrime #TrueCrimeCommunity #Utah #Poison #FentanylSupport STS by joining our channel membership or become a patron: Patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor Surviving the Survivor is the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime and is hosted by Emmy Award-Winning Host Joel Waldman. STS covers the biggest trending true crime cases along with breaking news. You can also find us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SurvivingTheSurvivor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to Surviving The Survivor the podcast that brings you the best guests in true crime. It’s the twisted tale of a mom of 3 allegedly murdering her husband… Utah mom, Kouri Richins, stands accused of poisoning husband Eric by spiking his celebratory Moscow Mule cocktail with 5x the lethal dose of fentanyl. After 39 year old Eric’s death, 33 year old Kouri wrote a children's book about grief — promoted it on local TV, and even dedicated it to the father of her 3 young children. During her Court hearing this week, she sobbed as she was denied bail. #BestGuests: Greg Skordas represents deceased husband Eric Richins family in this twisted case. Greg has practiced law since 1982 and began his career at the Salt Lake Legal Defenders Association, representing indigent defendants in criminal matters. He gained a great appreciation for the value of competent legal representation and our Constitution's protections for victims and the accused. Surviving the Survivor is the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime and is hosted by Emmy Award-Winning Host Joel Waldman. STS covers the biggest trending true crime cases along with breaking news. You can also find us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SurvivingTheSurvivor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

#STSNation, Welcome to Surviving The Survivor the podcast that brings you the best guests in true crime. A sordid Mother’s Day tale … Utah mom, Kouri Richins, stands accused of murdering husband Eric by spiking his celebratory Moscow Mule cocktail with fentanyl. After 39 year old Eric’s death, 33 year old Kouri wrote a children's book about grief — promoted it on local TV, and even dedicated it to the father of her 3 young children. What was she thinking? #BestGuests: Greg Skordas represents deceased husband Eric Richins family in this twisted case. Greg has practiced law since 1982 and began his career at the Salt Lake Legal Defenders Association, representing indigent defendants in criminal matters. He gained a great appreciation for the value of competent legal representation and our Constitution's protections for victims and the accused.  Dr. Roger Rhoades is a Senior Therapist at the P.A.C.E. Center in Greenville, South Carolina specializing in dysfunctional relationships. He’s worked with inmates inside prisons. #UtahMom #ChildrensAuthor #KouriRichins #EricRichins #Murder #TrueCrime #TrueCrimeCommunity #Utah Support STS by joining our channel membership or become a patron:Patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor Surviving the Survivor is the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime and is hosted by Emmy Award-Winning Host Joel Waldman. STS covers the biggest trending true crime cases along with breaking news. You can also find us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SurvivingTheSurvivor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.