Kouri Richins Trial Day 1: Katie Richins-Benson — Eric’s Sister Breaks Silence Part 1
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Tony Brueski
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🗓️ 24 February 2026
⏱️ 62 minutes
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Summary
The Kouri Richins trial brings Katie Richins-Benson, Sister of Eric Richins, 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. |
| 0:08.0 | Now, back to the courtroom. |
| 0:11.0 | Jews only swear the testimony you're about to give in the matter before the court to be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing about the true subject to the fees and penalties of the jury. and penalty secretary. |
| 0:31.0 | Feel free to move that chair where you're very comfortable. |
| 0:32.4 | You can also move the mic. |
| 0:32.9 | Okay. |
| 0:33.6 | Thank you. Thank you. |
| 0:34.2 | Mr. Bloodworth, please proceed. |
| 0:35.9 | Thank you, Your Honor. |
| 0:36.6 | Good morning, ma'am. |
| 0:38.3 | Good morning. |
| 0:39.3 | What is your name? |
| 0:40.3 | Katie Richon-S-S-I-N-S-H-I-N-S-O-N. And is your last name spelled R-C-H-I-N-S-O-N? You got it. Okay. I'm going to stand here because I would like you to address the jury. |
| 0:54.6 | And I'm hoping that if I stand close to the here because I would like you to address the jury. |
| 1:00.3 | And I'm hoping that if I stand close to the jury, if you mistakenly shift to me, you're still addressing. |
| 1:04.3 | Do you know Eric Richens? |
| 1:06.2 | Yes, he was my brother. |
| 1:10.1 | Did you grow up with him? |
| 1:11.6 | Yes, Yes. |
| 1:12.6 | We were only two years apart, so we were inseparable. |
| 1:15.6 | What was your relationship like as you grew up together? |
| 1:21.6 | So we did everything together. |
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