News coverage of incidents where individuals have fallen victim to poisoning and the cases where perpetrators intentionally harmed others through toxic substances.
Stanley Norkunas presents the defense's openings, saying Judy Church is a lot of things, 'a mom, ex-wife, bit of a fool, not a murderer.' More
March 18, 2026
The Commonwealth present their openings in Judy Church's trial, noting that she would tell friends 'if he ever cheats, I'll poison him.' More
March 18, 2026
Judy Church is charged with murder after allegedly poisoning her live-in boyfriend, Leroy Fowler, with antifreeze. More
March 18, 2026
Joshua Hunsucker was indicted on murder and insurance fraud charges in the 2018 death of his wife, Stacy Robinson Hunsucker. More
March 17, 2026
After three hours of deliberations, the jury reaches a verdict in Kouri Richins' murder trial, where she is charged in Eric Richins' death. More
March 16, 2026
The jury deliberated for less than three hours before returning a verdict for Kouri Richins, who was accused of killing her husband. More
March 16, 2026
Kouri Richins is charged with murder and financial crimes in the death of her husband, Eric Richins, who died from a fentanyl overdose. More
March 16, 2026
Closing arguments are scheduled for Monday after Kouri RIchins' defense rested its case without calling any witnesses. More
March 13, 2026
The jury saw Kouri Richins' notes and texts, including those showing that she wasn't the true writer of her children's book. More
March 12, 2026
Kouri Richins' defense suggested that victim Eric Richins was having a homosexual affair with his best friend, based on texts. More
March 10, 2026
In texts with her paramour, Robert Joshua Grossman, Kouri Richins expressed her love and desire to be together without her husband. More
March 5, 2026
Robert Joshua Grossman, Kouri Richins' paramour, testified to text messages the two exchanged during their illicit affair. More
March 5, 2026
Prosecutors filed documents this week indicating they will not seek the death penalty for Gudrun Casper-Leinenkugel. More
February 28, 2026
Kouri Richins' defense questions her former housekeeper, Carmen Lauber, about her criminal past, drug use and immunity regarding this case. More
February 27, 2026
Carmen Lauber the former housekeeper for the Richins family said Kouri Richins asked for drugs, asking for 'the Michael Jackson stuff.' More
February 27, 2026
On day four, Carmen Lauber, the former housekeeper for the Richins family took the stand and said that she sold fentanyl to Kouri Richins. More
February 27, 2026
Carmen Lauber, the Richins' family housekeeper returns to the stand as Kouri Richins faces accusations of poisoning her husband. More
February 27, 2026
Carmen Lauber testified that when she confronted Kouri Richins, she was told that Eric Richins died of a brain aneurysm. More
February 27, 2026
Carmen Lauber, the former housekeeper for the Richins family told investigators she sold fentanyl to defendant Kouri Richins. More
February 26, 2026
On day three lead evidence technician, Chelsea Gipson described finding gummies, pill bottles but no drug paraphernalia at the Richins' home. More
February 26, 2026
On day two of Kouri Richins' murder trial, police officers, an advanced EMT, a retired medical examiner took the stand. More
February 25, 2026
Eugene Richins, victim Eric Richins' father, takes the stand in Kouri Richins' murder trial and details his relationship with his son. More
February 23, 2026
Openings are presented in Kouri Richins' trial where she faces a potential life sentence if convicted of killing her husband, Eric Richins. More
February 23, 2026
Vinnie Politan Investigates analyzes Kouri Richins case and her alleged possible motive to kill her husband Eric Richins. More
February 23, 2026
Openings are expected in Kouri Richins' trial where she is accused of poisoning her husband, Eric Richins, with a lethal dose of fentanyl. More
February 23, 2026
Opening statements are scheduled to begin on Monday for Kouri Richins, who is accused of murdering her husband with a fatal dose of fentanyl. More
February 21, 2026
Kouri Richins is accused of fatally poisoning her husband, Eric Richins, with fentanyl in March 2022. More
February 11, 2026
Kouri Richins' attorneys say that texts show state investigators are harassing witnesses in the upcoming murder trial. More
January 26, 2026
Gudrun Casper-Leinenkugel is accused of poisoning a bottle of wine with acetonitrile, which she then served to her daughters. More
January 21, 2026
Kouri Richins had argued that she should be released on bail after a prosecution witness recanted a portion of his testimony. More
November 18, 2025
