Kouri Richins Trial Day 1: Eric Richins — A Father Remembers His Son
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Tony Brueski
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🗓️ 24 February 2026
⏱️ 14 minutes
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Summary
The Kouri Richins trial brings Eugene Richins, Eric's Father, to the stand in this segment.
The Kouri Richins murder trial continues in Utah as the state prosecutes the children's book author for allegedly poisoning her husband Eric Richins with fentanyl. Prosecutors allege she killed him for insurance money after secretly increasing his policy to $1.9 million. The defense maintains Eric died from accidental drug use.
True Crime Today delivers real-time trial coverage as it happens—key testimony, critical cross-examinations, and the moments that matter. No waiting for nightly recaps. Watch the case unfold live.
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| 0:00.0 | You're listening to continuing coverage from the trial of Corey Richards, from the Hidden Killers podcast and True Crime Today. |
| 0:08.4 | Now, back to the courtroom. |
| 0:11.6 | Good morning, sir. |
| 0:13.0 | Good morning. |
| 0:14.9 | May I ask you, sit wherever you're comfortable. |
| 0:18.4 | It's easier to move the mic and it is the chair, candidly. I kind of notice that. |
| 0:22.6 | Okay, go ahead. |
| 0:24.6 | What, sir, is your name? |
| 0:27.6 | Eugene F. Richens. |
| 0:30.6 | And do you spell your last name, R-I-C-H-I-N-S? |
| 0:34.6 | Yes, I do. |
| 0:36.6 | Did you know Eric Richens? |
| 0:39.3 | Yes. |
| 0:40.3 | How did you know him? |
| 0:42.3 | Eric is my son. |
| 0:44.3 | Scott, can I get 842, Romeo? |
| 0:49.3 | Just in terms of events, do you want to show it too, Romeo? |
| 0:59.5 | Just in terms of events, do you want to show it to him first and then publish? |
| 1:03.8 | Your Honor, I think if perhaps we could write, show it to everybody but the jury. |
| 1:07.1 | Done. |
| 1:12.6 | Sir, do you recognize this photograph? Yes, I do. |
| 1:13.6 | Who does it depict? |
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