One of the most shocking cases broadcast on Court TV has neared its conclusion. On Monday, March 16, 2026, the Summit County Justice Centre found Utah-based mother and children’s book author Kouri Richins guilty of killing her husband, Eric Richins, in March 2022. The Grief Author Murder Trial, which has been broadcast live on Court TV since the beginning, has taken an unprecedented turn, leaving viewers stunned. But how did a grieving widow, whose book on grief became an emotional aid for children, become a convicted killer? Here’s how the legal officials solved the case.
What Kouri Richins said after her husband’s mysterious passing
On March 4, 2022, 39-year-old Eric Richins was found dead at his and Kouri’s home near Park City, Utah. His sudden death raised suspicion, and officials later discovered fentanyl in his system upon examination. With his tragic passing, his widow and the mother of three young boys, Kouri Richins, drew nationwide sympathy, especially after she published a children’s book, Are You With Me?, aimed at helping kids cope with losing a parent.
