Utah grief author Kouri Richins convicted of murder in husband's poisoning death

A Utah jury convicted Kouri Richins of murder Monday after a weekslong trial in which prosecutors accused the children's grief author and mother of three of fatally poisoning her husband with fentanyl

A Utah jury convicted Kouri Richins of murder Monday after a weekslong trial in which prosecutors accused the children's grief author and mother of three of fatally poisoning her husband with fentanyl.

Richins, 35, was found guilty of aggravated murder, attempted aggravated murder, fraud and forgery in a unanimous verdict.

Richins, wearing a floral blouse, lowered her head as the judge read the verdict. Her sentencing was scheduled for May.

Richins' trial was expected to last through March 26, but it concluded Monday with closing arguments. She did not testify, and her defense team rested without calling any witnesses.

Speaking outside the court after the verdict was read, Amy Richins, Eric's sister, said her family was grateful to everyone who worked to bring justice to the case.