But now, authorities have charged her with a crime that's even more unthinkable: his murder.
It's a disturbing development that's left the community in shock. According to reports, Kouri allegedly poisoned Eric Richins in their own home on Willow Court in Kamas earlier this year. And now, she's behind bars facing serious charges.
New York Post reported that she is charged with first-degree aggravated murder and three counts of second-degree possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, officials said.
Police arrived at their home about 3:20 a.m. on the night of Eric’s death to find him lying at the foot of the bed.
“Life-saving measures were attempted, but Eric was declared deceased,” according to documents cited by KSL-TV.
Kouri allegedly told police she had made her husband a mixed vodka drink, a Moscow Mule, and served it to him in bed to celebrate his sale of a home for her business.
She told investigators she then fell asleep with one of their kids who was having a nightmare.
“(Kouri) said she awoke around 3 a.m. and came back to her and Eric’s bedroom. She felt Eric, and he was cold to the touch. That is when the defendant called 911,” the documents state.
She told police she left her cellphone in the couple’s bedroom, but phone records show that the device had been used multiple times in the child’s bedroom.
“In addition, tolls on the defendant’s phone show that messages were sent and received during that time. These messages were deleted,” according to court documents, KSL-TV reported.
An autopsy found that Eric died of an oral overdose of fentanyl — with a level in his system that was five times the lethal dosage, according to the medical examiner.
What an absolute monster.
How can you murder the father of your children and then go on to actually write a book about dealing with the tragedy that you caused.
It's truly psychotic behavior.
