The Murder of Eric Richins: Betrayed by the Author of a Grief Book

The Murder of Eric Richins: Betrayed by the Author of a Grief Book

Author: Moms and Mysteries Podcast February 17, 2026 Duration: 55:36
Eric Richins was a devoted father of three and a successful Utah businessman, known for his big heart and infectious laugh. In March 2022, his life was tragically cut short when he was found dead in his bedroom from a lethal dose of fentanyl. The investigation into his shocking death would soon uncover a web of deceit, financial turmoil, and betrayal, leading to the arrest of the one person he should have been able to trust most: his wife, Kouri. This week we tell the story of Eric Richins, the man whose life was stolen, and the disturbing case against the woman who wrote a children's book on grief after allegedly murdering him. Thank you to this week's sponsors! And right now, IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners 20% off all IQBAR products—including the Ultimate sampler pack—plus FREE shipping. To get your 20% off text MOMS to 64000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details.Sleep sound with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at Bollandbranch.com/moms with code moms. Exclusions apply. Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/vwn13ren #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Direct deposit and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday! Follow us on Instagram: @momsandmysteries Join our Patreon: patreon.com/momsandmysteries Visit our website: momsandmysteries.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast
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Duration: 51:16
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Duration: 49:35
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10 True Crime Cases to Follow in Early 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:02
We're breaking down 10 major true crime cases with trials happening in early 2026. From Clayton from The Bachelor's fake pregnancy scandal to a mom who allegedly killed her husband and then wrote a kid’s book about grief…
The Murder of Anne Marie Fahey: A Powerful Attorney's Deadly Secret [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:36
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