Kouri Richins’ defense rests without calling a single witness
Closing arguments are scheduled for Monday after Kouri RIchins' defense rested its case without calling any witnesses. More
March 13, 2026
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Poisoning
News coverage of incidents where individuals have fallen victim to poisoning and the cases where perpetrators intentionally harmed others through toxic substances.
UT v. Kouri Richins: Grief Author Murder Trial
Kouri Richins is accused of poisoning her husband, Eric Richins, with a fatal dose of Fentanyl in a cocktail. More
March 13, 2026
Texts show ghostwriter wrote children’s book, not Kouri Richins
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
‘This is a joke’: Investigator pushes back at Kouri Richins’ defense theory of victim sexting
Kouri Richins' defense suggested that victim Eric Richins was having a homosexual affair with his best friend, based on texts. More
March 10, 2026
Jury Sees Texts Between Kouri Richins and Her Lover
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
Kouri Richins’ paramour takes the stand: ‘She asked if I had ever killed anybody’
Robert Joshua Grossman, Kouri Richins' paramour, testified to text messages the two exchanged during their illicit affair. More
March 5, 2026
Prosecutors: No death penalty for mom accused of poisoning Thanksgiving dinner
Prosecutors filed documents this week indicating they will not seek the death penalty for Gudrun Casper-Leinenkugel. More
February 28, 2026
Kouri Richins’ Housekeeper Questioned About Criminal Past, Drug Use
Kouri Richins' defense questions her former housekeeper, Carmen Lauber, about her criminal past, drug use and immunity regarding this case. More
February 27, 2026
Housekeeper: Kouri Richins Asked Me To Get… ‘Michael Jackson Stuff’
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
UT v. Kouri Richins: Key Moments from Day 4
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
Richins’ Family Housekeeper Returns To The Stand
Carmen Lauber, the Richins' family housekeeper returns to the stand as Kouri Richins faces accusations of poisoning her husband. More
February 27, 2026
Kouri Richins asked for the ‘Michael Jackson stuff,’ housekeeper testifies
Carmen Lauber testified that when she confronted Kouri Richins, she was told that Eric Richins died of a brain aneurysm. More
February 27, 2026
Former Family Housekeeper Says She Sold Fentanyl to Kouri Richins
Carmen Lauber, the former housekeeper for the Richins family told investigators she sold fentanyl to defendant Kouri Richins. More
February 26, 2026
UT v. Kouri Richins: Key Moments from Day 3
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
UT v. Kouri Richins: Key Moments from Day 2
On day two of Kouri Richins' murder trial, police officers, an advanced EMT, a retired medical examiner took the stand. More
February 25, 2026
Kouri Richins’ Murder Trial: Victim Eric Richins’ Father Takes Stand
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
Kouri Richins’ Murder Trial: Opening Statements
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
What Is Kouri Richins’ Alleged Motive To Kill Husband Eric Richins?
Vinnie Politan Investigates analyzes Kouri Richins case and her alleged possible motive to kill her husband Eric Richins. More
February 23, 2026
Kouri Richins Murder Trial: Opening Statements Expected Today
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
UT v. Kouri Richins | Grief Author Murder Trial
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
Jury selected in Kouri Richins’ murder trial
Kouri Richins is accused of fatally poisoning her husband, Eric Richins, with fentanyl in March 2022. More
February 11, 2026
Kouri Richins accuses prosecution of ‘blatant witness intimidation’
Kouri Richins' attorneys say that texts show state investigators are harassing witnesses in the upcoming murder trial. More
January 26, 2026
Mom charged with murder, attempted murder after deadly Thanksgiving dinner
Gudrun Casper-Leinenkugel is accused of poisoning a bottle of wine with acetonitrile, which she then served to her daughters. More
January 21, 2026
Judge cites ‘substantial evidence’ in denying Kouri Richins’ request for bail
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
School therapist accused of poisoning husband’s energy drink
Cheryl Gates is accused of attempting to kill her husband by poisoning his Celsius energy drinks. More
October 15, 2025
Kouri Richins Accuses Family Trust of Paying Witnesses
Kouri Richins filed a motion alleging a trust managed by her sister-in-law paid prosecution witnesses in her murder case. More
October 13, 2025
Kouri Richins accuses family trust of paying witnesses in murder trial
Kouri Richins has asked a judge to force her sister-in-law to hand over records to see if she's been paying witnesses in the case. More
October 12, 2025
Woman claims she poisoned ex because she wanted ‘payback,’ police say
Kristen Hogan told police she poisoned her ex, with whom she was in a custody dispute, on two separate occasions. More
October 8, 2025
Kouri Richins Wants Bail After Key Witness Allegedly Recants
Kouri Richins' defense filed a motion claiming a key witness now says he never sold fentanyl to Richins' housekeeper. More
October 6, 2025
Kouri Richins asks for bail, claims prosecutors hid key evidence
Kouri Richins' attorneys say prosecutors withheld information about an interview with a witness that 'eviscerates' their case. More
October 4, 2025
