Ep 137 :The Death of Eric Richins: A Children's Book, Fentanyl, and a Chilling Mystery

Mama Mystery with Kelly Evans

Kelly Evans

Society & Culture, True Crime, Comedy

4.6 • 996 Ratings

🗓️ 9 June 2023

⏱️ 44 minutes

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Summary

Eric Richins was a successful businessman, a devoted father, and a well-respected member of the Kamas, Utah, community. But his sudden death in March 2022 sent shockwaves through his family and friends. Initially reported as an accidental overdose, investigations revealed a sinister twist involving forged documents, financial disputes, and a staggering dose of illicit fentanyl. At the center of the investigation is Eric’s wife, Kouri Richins, whose actions before and after his death raised suspicions that continue to echo in the courtroom and beyond. In this episode of Mama Mystery, we uncover the shocking details of Eric’s final months, the mysterious financial decisions that put his life at risk, and the dark allegations surrounding his tragic death. Join us as we dive into this chilling case of betrayal, greed, and the relentless pursuit of justice for a man who deserved so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Our Sponsors: * Check out Essilor® Stellest® Lenses: https://www.essilor.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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0:00.0	Welcome back to Mama Mystery.
0:12.4	I am your host, Kelly.
0:14.0	And I am Kelly's husband, Austin.
0:16.3	And my handsome co-host.
0:18.7	Thanks, girl.
0:19.6	On the regular.
0:20.6	You're my regular co-host.
0:22.4	Next week, actually, I'm going to have a special guest.
0:27.5	Am I going to be on here or no?
0:29.0	No, I don't think so.
0:30.1	Whoa.
0:31.6	News to me.
0:32.7	Going to be my best friend, Romeo.
0:35.1	So those of you who have heard him before, he's been on a few episodes in the
0:39.4	past and we're going to do a special episode with him next week. So stay tuned for that. And then
0:45.2	real quick, before we get started, I want to talk about CrimeCon. If you are thinking about going
0:50.2	to CrimeCon, it is in September, I think it's September 22nd to the 24th in Orlando, Florida. We are going to CrimeCon. It is in September, I think it's September 22nd to the 24th in Orlando, Florida.
0:57.3	We are going to be there on podcast row. This is like a dream come true of mine. I'm so excited.
1:03.7	And if you want to get a ticket to CrimeCon, use the code Mama Mystery to get 10% off your standard badge on crimecon.com correct
1:13.7	crimecon.com. I'm pretty sure it's crimecon.com. Google crime con. You'll find it.
1:17.9	Anyway, I'm so excited. Chris Hansen's going to be there. Austin had no idea who Chris Hansen was.
1:23.7	The only person I know that I recognize there is Nancy Grace. I don't know if she's going to be there.
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