Welcome to Crime House 24/7. In this special extended discussion, Vanessa Richardson is joined by attorney and legal analyst Kelly Hyman to take a deeper look at the Kouri Richins case following her conviction in the fentanyl poisoning death of her husband, Eric Richins. Prosecutors alleged that Kouri Richins killed her husband in March 2022, later publishing a children’s book about grief before being arrested and charged with aggravated murder. After weeks of testimony, a jury deliberated for just three hours before finding her guilty on all counts. Vanessa and Kelly break down how prosecutors built their case using financial motive, witness testimony, and how they secured a conviction without direct evidence of how the poison was administered. They also discuss the defense strategy, what the verdict means moving forward, and the key legal questions that could shape sentencing and potential appeals. If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow Crime House 24/7 to never miss a case! For ad-free listening subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. Crime House 24/7 is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. 🎧 Need More to Binge? Listen to other Crime House Originals Clues, Serial Killers & Murderous Minds, Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes, Murder True Crime Stories, and more wherever you get your podcasts! Follow me on Social Instagram: @Crimehouse | @crimehouse247 TikTok: @Crimehouse | @crimehouse247 Facebook: @crimehousestudios X: @crimehousemedia YouTube: @crimehousestudios To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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