Crime Stories with Nancy Grace
Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan: Poisonous Intent, The Eric Richens Case
02 Jul 2023
In this episode of Body Bags, hosts Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack unravel the mysterious death of Eric Richens, with links to a Moscow Mule cocktail and his wife, Kouri Richens. They delve into Kouri's persona, from her self-published grief book to her alleged actions leading to Eric's death, they shine a spotlight on the clandestine world of poisoners, the intricacies of CPR in a death investigation context, and the world of toxicology and post-mortem drug panels. Subscribe to Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan : Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeart Time-codes:Ā 00:20 - Introduction. 01:15 - Case of Eric Richens. 02:25 - Media attention dynamics in relation to high-profile cases. 03:00 - Intro and analysis of Kouri Richens' self-published grief book. 06:35 - Hypothesis on Kouri's grieving widow persona as a potential smokescreen. 07:35 - The nature of poisoners and speculation about Eric Richens' possible poisoning. 10:00 - In-depth profiling of the victim, Eric, and his wife, Kouri, along with a discussion on their financial dynamics. 14:15 - Theories around Kouri's possible poisoning attempts. 15:25 - Kouri's alleged financial theft from Eric and potential motivations. 17:20 - Toxicology and anaphylaxis. 20:45 - Role of medical examiners in unexplained deaths and the process of performing CPR. 23:40 - Examination of crime scene narratives vs. physical evidence. 27:40 - The autopsy process and specifics around gastric samples. 32:35 - Detection of substances like fentanyl in forensic pathology. 34:10 - Eric Richens' death announcement as a homicide due to fentanyl overdose. 34:25 - Outro.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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