SUMMIT COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — The jury trial for Kouri Richins, the Kamas woman accused of killing her husband and writing a children’s book about coping with grief, continues on Tuesday as state prosecutors near the end of their case.

On Monday, the court heard from Eric Richins’ business partner and a private investigator in the case, as well as listened to the 911 call from when Kouri found Eric dead.

The trial so far

The first week of the trial saw testimony from the family members of Eric Richins, whom police allege Kouri killed using fentanyl to obtain money. Additionally, first responders and law enforcement were called to the stand to testify about the night of Eric’s death. The lead crime scene technician and investigators and forensic scientists testified regarding evidence from the scene.
Day 10: Kouri Richins murder trial continues, Eric Richins’ former business partner & PI testify
The trial resumed for week two, and a retired law enforcement agent testified about what information was recovered from Kouri’s cell phone. Carmen Lauber, the Richins’ former housekeeper who allegedly purchased fentanyl for Kouri, testified over two days of the trial. And, Robert Crozier, who allegedly provided the drugs to Lauber, testified.

On Wednesday of week two, Kouri Richins’ alleged boyfriend testified and texts exchanged between Kouri and Grossman were displayed for the court.

The trial continued on Thursday with testimony from a domestic relations attorney, phone call recordings from Kouri following Eric’s death, and testimony from several of Kouri’s friends.

Utah mom who wrote children's book about grief goes to trial in husband's death

Week three now continues with day 11 of the trial, as state prosecutors ask Chris Kotrodimos to return to the stand.

Day 11, Kouri Richins murder trial — live updates

Court is in deliberation regarding evidence that can be admitted. Brad Bloodworth, chief prosecutor for Summit County, wants to discuss the “Walk the Dog” letter. In the letter allegedly written by Richins, she instructs her mother to tell her brother how to testify to defense attorneys. The letter claims Richins’ attorney, Skye Lazaro, “wants to link Eric [Richins] getting drugs and pills from Mexico,” which caused his death.

The State of Utah filed a motion in court to prevent Kouri Richins from contacting her mother and brother after the incident.

Bloodworth is also trying to recall Carmen Lauber, the housekeeper alleged to have provided Kouri with fentanyl, regarding transcripts from a conversation. Kouri’s attorneys have objected to everything involving the transcript, including 1,000 pages with Carmen Lauber.

Bloodworth moves to publish the tailored versions of the transcript. Kouri’s attorneys ask for a two-day continuance which Judge Mazrik denies. The defense asks for a one-day continuance. The court breaks for recess.

Judge Mazrik grants the defense’s request for a one-day continuance.

Chris Kotrodimos takes the stand

Kotrodimos, a retired law enforcement officer with decades of experience, owns a business reviewing forensic evidence and training investigators. He was responsible for reviewing cell phone data from three phones belonging to Kouri, a phone belonging to Eric, a phone belonging to Carmen Lauber, a phone belonging to Josh Grossman, and phone records related to Robert Crozier.

Kotrodimos briefly discusses cell phone records before leaving the stand.