Utah Author Accused of Murdering Husband Amidst Marital Dispute Over Mansion Purchase.

A Utah man allegedly killed by his wife, children's book author Kouri Richins, last year "had reason to believe" she was having an extramarital affair during their marriage, according to his family's spokesperson. Prosecutors say Kouri poisoned her husband, Eric Richins, with fentanyl on the evening of March 3, 2022, at their home in Kamas, while their three young sons were sleeping. Eric had taken his wife off his will and feared for his life prior to the alleged poisoning. Kouri is also facing charges of possession of GHB, commonly known as the "date rape drug." She is currently in a lawsuit with her sister-in-law over her late husband's $3.6 million estate due to a prenuptial agreement.