In this episode, Abby covers the murder of Eric Richins, a Utah father, husband, entrepreneur, and outdoorsman whose sudden death in March 2022 was first believed to be a tragic loss. This episode focuses first on who Eric was, then walks through the night he died, the investigation that followed, the public attention surrounding Kouri Richins’ grief book, and the trial that turned a private family tragedy into a national story.

Story starts: 8:26

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Sources:

• Justia, State v. Richins
• ABC 20/20, Utah Morning Show Anchors Reflect on Their Kouri Richins Book Interview
• Court TV, Eric Richins’ Sister Gives Emotional Testimony Describing News of His Death
• BBC News, Utah Bereavement Author Kouri Richins Found Guilty
• Court TV, Jury Sees Bodycam in Response to Richins Home
• YouTube case coverage
• Walker Mortuary obituary for Eric Richins