"I think my wife tried to poison me." Eric Richins reportedly said those words to people close to him. He took protective steps—removed Kouri from his insurance, consulted lawyers, transferred assets to his sister's control. He wasn't in denial about the danger.

And then he stayed married to her.

Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins Hidden Killers Live to examine the psychology of victims who remain in relationships they believe are dangerous. This isn't judgment—it's analysis. Understanding why Eric stayed requires understanding forces most people never confront.

Suspecting your partner might kill you is existential in a way other marital problems aren't. It means accepting that the person you built a life with could end that life. The mind fights that conclusion even when the evidence is there.

We analyze the protective measures Eric reportedly took while staying. The legal consultations, the insurance changes, the asset protection. He was taking the threat seriously. But preparation isn't escape.

We examine the isolation of an unbelievable truth. "I think my wife is poisoning me" sounds paranoid to anyone you might tell. How do you get help when reality sounds like delusion?

We discuss what role the children played. Eric and Kouri had three kids together. Does that keep victims close? Monitoring the threat? Protecting the family?

And we identify what friends and family should recognize. What warning signs indicate someone might be in real danger from a partner?

Join us live for expert analysis on the victim's psychology in partner homicide cases—essential for anyone who might recognize themselves or someone they love.

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