Week 3 Recap: Investigators, the “Walk the Dog” Letter, and the Defense Rests Without Calling a Single Witness

In this episode of The Crime Docket, we break down the major developments from Week 3 of the Kouri Richins murder trial.

Jurors heard testimony from investigators and a private investigator who analyzed digital evidence connected to the case. The courtroom also focused heavily on the controversial “Walk the Dog” letter, which prosecutors say shows an attempt to influence testimony.

Detectives walked jurors through text messages, phone records, surveillance of Carmen Lauber, and handwritten notes allegedly written by Richins after Eric Richins’ death.

By the end of the week, the prosecution rested its case. Then, in a surprising move, the defense rested without calling a single witness, and Kouri Richins chose not to testify.

Now the trial heads into its final stage.

Closing arguments begin Monday, and the jury will soon begin deliberating.

In this episode, we break down the key testimony, evidence presented in court, and what could happen next in one of Utah’s most closely watched murder trials.

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The Crime Docket is a Rockefeller Audio production. The show is written & produced by Courtney Fretwell, the host and creator of the Forensic Tales podcast.

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