Kouri Richins is the most unlikely murder suspect. Just months after her husband died from a fatal dose of fentanyl, Utah children's book author Kouri Richins published and promoted a book designed to help children cope with the loss of a parent. The book, inspired by her own family's experience with grief, generated national media attention. But did she have a hand in generating this experience? Soon afterward, prosecutors charged Richins with murdering her husband. Authorities alleged she administered the fentanyl that caused his death and planned to profit from his untimely demise. The resulting prosecution has become one of the most closely watched criminal cases in the country, combining allegations of murder, financial motive, digital evidence, family dynamics, and intense media scrutiny. The case presents a fascinating study in how modern prosecutors build a homicide case using electronic communications, internet search history, financial records, and circumstantial evidence - and how defense counsel can challenge those narratives. This CLE uses the Richins case to examine evidentiary issues, trial strategy, expert witnesses, digital forensics, and pretrial publicity considerations in high-profile criminal cases. Whether you practice criminal law or civil litigation, the legal and strategic lessons emerging from this prosecution offer valuable insight into the realities of trying complex cases in the digital age. Register today! This program is designed in conjunction with attorney Joel Oster, Comedian of Law and True Crime Podcaster.
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