Utah Mom Sentenced to Life for Husband's Fentanyl-Laced Cocktail Murder
Kouri Richins, the mother of a 13-year-old who was murdered in a fentanyl-laced cocktail by her husband, was sentenced to life without parole on Wednesday. The jury found her guilty of murder and other charges in her husband's 2022 death.
Richins had pleaded not guilty throughout the trial, arguing that she did not know her husband was planning to use fentanyl until after it was already added to their cocktail at a friend's house. However, the prosecution presented evidence suggesting Richins facilitated and approved of her husband’s criminal activity. The sentencing marks a significant moment in one of the most high-profile cases involving fentanyl distribution in the United States.