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The Case Against Kouri Richins

Welcome to 'The Case Against Kouri Richins,' your in-depth source for understanding the harrowing and complex tale surrounding the alleged 'Moscow Mule Killer.' This podcast dives into the labyrinth of legal, personal, and psychological elements of a case that has gripped the nation. Each episode, we meticulously unravel the chilling series of events, from the alleged poisoning attempts to the assault on a family member, from the mystery of multiple life insurance policies to the surprising discovery of a changed will. Through interviews, legal documents, and expert commentary, we shed light on the tragedy that befell the Richins family, attempting to answer the crucial question – is Kouri Richins truly guilty? Tune in as we delve into the darkness of deception, betrayal, and murder. 'The Case Against Kouri Richins' – where truth is stranger than fiction

  1. Eric Richins: He Knew Something Was Wrong — So Why Couldn't Anyone Stop What Happened?

    5H AGO

    Eric Richins: He Knew Something Was Wrong — So Why Couldn't Anyone Stop What Happened?

    Eric Richins suspected his wife had tried to poison him after Valentine's Day. He told friends. His sister hired a private investigator. He'd already consulted a divorce attorney. He knew. And he still ended up dead. That is the question at the center of this case — and it's the one that deserves the most unflinching examination. This listener Q&A is dedicated to Eric, to the warning signs that were present, and to the failures that left them unaddressed. Former FBI behavioral analyst Robin Dreeke and host Tony Brueski work through the questions listeners have been asking about this case — the ones that go beyond the trial mechanics and into the human reality of what Eric experienced and what could have been done differently. Robin addresses what it means behaviorally for someone to suspect they've been targeted for poisoning and remain in the relationship. That's not a simple question — Robin breaks down the psychological framework of coercive dynamics, hope, denial, and the specific kind of fear that can keep a person tethered to a situation they know is dangerous. Then the escalation: according to prosecutors, after an alleged first attempt failed, Kouri Richins allegedly sought a more powerful method. What does that behavioral arc communicate — and what did it mean for Eric? Three children watched their father die. They are now watching their mother on trial for killing him. That human reality sits underneath every piece of testimony, every text message, every immunity deal discussed in that courtroom. This channel doesn't let that get lost in the procedural noise. Eric's story deserves to be told fully and honestly. Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1PRE-ORDER Robin's NEW Book! - https://a.co/d/0iR9U8U0Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePod This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice. #EricRichins #KouriRichins #KouriRichinsTrial #RichinsCase #RobinDreeke #HiddenKillers #FentanylPoisoning #TrueCrime #MurderTrial #JusticeForEric

    19 min
  2. Kouri Richins: The Independent PI Who GPS Tracked Her Cars and Broke the Defense Open

    5H AGO

    Kouri Richins: The Independent PI Who GPS Tracked Her Cars and Broke the Defense Open

    Before law enforcement had finished connecting the dots in Eric Richins' death, a private investigator hired by Eric's family had already pulled the phone records, identified the key suspect, placed GPS trackers on Kouri's vehicles, and begun building the evidentiary foundation that would eventually land this case in front of a jury. Todd Gabler testified as the prosecution's final civilian witness, bringing with him the results of a year-long independent investigation. He obtained billing records showing Carmen Lauber — the housekeeper who has testified she bought drugs for Kouri on multiple occasions — was Kouri's third most frequent phone contact in the months surrounding Eric's death, trailing only Kouri's mother and Eric himself. Lauber had a criminal history involving drugs and was testing positive in drug court at the relevant time. Gabler identified her, flagged her to the Sheriff's Office, and kept building. He placed covert GPS trackers on Kouri's car and her mother's vehicle — no warrant required. He conducted 45 to 50 interviews. Kouri and her entire family refused to participate. He searched the Richins home. When he found what appeared to be protected communications between Kouri and her lawyers, he sealed them in an envelope unread and delivered them to the attorney's office. He handed prosecutors two hard drives: one with audio, video, and photographs; one with computer forensics including a cloned iPhone. And when the defense suggested other Summit County fentanyl sources might explain Eric's death, Gabler said he had examined that possibility and found no connection to this case. The defense's response was to note he is not law enforcement. He agreed — and noted he doesn't need to be. One prosecution witness remains. Then the defense takes over. They have two weeks to answer what this independent investigator spent a year building. Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePod This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice. #KouriRichins #KouriRichinsTrial #EricRichins #TrueCrime #FentanylMurder #UtahTrueCrime #KouriRichinsVerdict #MurderTrial #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimePodcast

    17 min
  3. Todd Gabler: Richins Family Investigator Testifies | Kouri Richins Trial

    20H AGO

    Todd Gabler: Richins Family Investigator Testifies | Kouri Richins Trial

    Todd Gabler, Private Investigator, takes the stand in the Kouri Richins Trial.  Complete coverage of the State of Utah v. Kouri Richins. She's accused of murdering her husband Eric Richins by poisoning him with fentanyl in their Kamas, Utah home in March 2022. The prosecution alleges Kouri researched untraceable poisons, secretly increased Eric's life insurance to $1.9 million, and laced a Moscow Mule she made for her husband on the night he died. Kouri Richins has pleaded not guilty. Her defense argues Eric's death was an accidental overdose and that he had a hidden history of drug use. This channel is dedicated exclusively to the Kouri Richins case—every witness, every exhibit, every argument through verdict. Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice. #KouriRichins #EricRichins #KouriRichinsTrial #UtahMurderTrial #KamasUtah #FentanylMurder #TrueCrimeTrial #JusticeForEric #FullTrialCoverage #CourtRoom

    1h 22m
  4. Detective Jamye Woody: 911 Recording Reveals Early Moments | Kouri Richins Trial

    22H AGO

    Detective Jamye Woody: 911 Recording Reveals Early Moments | Kouri Richins Trial

    Jamye Woody, Police Detective, takes the stand in the Kouri Richins Trial.  Complete coverage of the State of Utah v. Kouri Richins. She's accused of murdering her husband Eric Richins by poisoning him with fentanyl in their Kamas, Utah home in March 2022. The prosecution alleges Kouri researched untraceable poisons, secretly increased Eric's life insurance to $1.9 million, and laced a Moscow Mule she made for her husband on the night he died. Kouri Richins has pleaded not guilty. Her defense argues Eric's death was an accidental overdose and that he had a hidden history of drug use. This channel is dedicated exclusively to the Kouri Richins case—every witness, every exhibit, every argument through verdict. Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice. #KouriRichins #EricRichins #KouriRichinsTrial #UtahMurderTrial #KamasUtah #FentanylMurder #TrueCrimeTrial #JusticeForEric #FullTrialCoverage #CourtRoom

    57 min
  5. Matthew Throckmorton: Expert Tests Authenticity of Signature | Kouri Richins Trial

    1D AGO

    Matthew Throckmorton: Expert Tests Authenticity of Signature | Kouri Richins Trial

    Matthew Throckmorton, handwriting expert, takes the stand in the Kouri Richins Trial.  Complete coverage of the State of Utah v. Kouri Richins. She's accused of murdering her husband Eric Richins by poisoning him with fentanyl in their Kamas, Utah home in March 2022. The prosecution alleges Kouri researched untraceable poisons, secretly increased Eric's life insurance to $1.9 million, and laced a Moscow Mule she made for her husband on the night he died. Kouri Richins has pleaded not guilty. Her defense argues Eric's death was an accidental overdose and that he had a hidden history of drug use. This channel is dedicated exclusively to the Kouri Richins case—every witness, every exhibit, every argument through verdict. Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice. #KouriRichins #EricRichins #KouriRichinsTrial #UtahMurderTrial #KamasUtah #FentanylMurder #TrueCrimeTrial #JusticeForEric #FullTrialCoverage #CourtRoom

    1h 2m
  6. Cody Wright: Mystery Insurance Changes Revealed | Kouri Richins Trial

    1D AGO

    Cody Wright: Mystery Insurance Changes Revealed | Kouri Richins Trial

    Cody Wright, Eric's former business partner, takes the stand in the Kouri Richins Trial.  Complete coverage of the State of Utah v. Kouri Richins. She's accused of murdering her husband Eric Richins by poisoning him with fentanyl in their Kamas, Utah home in March 2022. The prosecution alleges Kouri researched untraceable poisons, secretly increased Eric's life insurance to $1.9 million, and laced a Moscow Mule she made for her husband on the night he died. Kouri Richins has pleaded not guilty. Her defense argues Eric's death was an accidental overdose and that he had a hidden history of drug use. This channel is dedicated exclusively to the Kouri Richins case—every witness, every exhibit, every argument through verdict. Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice. #KouriRichins #EricRichins #KouriRichinsTrial #UtahMurderTrial #KamasUtah #FentanylMurder #TrueCrimeTrial #JusticeForEric #FullTrialCoverage #CourtRoom

    1h 18m

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Welcome to 'The Case Against Kouri Richins,' your in-depth source for understanding the harrowing and complex tale surrounding the alleged 'Moscow Mule Killer.' This podcast dives into the labyrinth of legal, personal, and psychological elements of a case that has gripped the nation. Each episode, we meticulously unravel the chilling series of events, from the alleged poisoning attempts to the assault on a family member, from the mystery of multiple life insurance policies to the surprising discovery of a changed will. Through interviews, legal documents, and expert commentary, we shed light on the tragedy that befell the Richins family, attempting to answer the crucial question – is Kouri Richins truly guilty? Tune in as we delve into the darkness of deception, betrayal, and murder. 'The Case Against Kouri Richins' – where truth is stranger than fiction

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