Unhinged Google Searches, Estate Drama, & Wild Memes | Kouri Richins Trial Day 1 Full Recap

Hidden True Crime

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4.6 • 2.5K Ratings

🗓️ 24 February 2026

⏱️ 80 minutes

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After nearly four years of twists, motions, and relentless speculation, the trial of Kouri Richins is finally underway—and day one did not disappoint. In this episode, we break down the explosive opening statements from both sides in the death of Eric Richins, who was found with five times the lethal dose of fentanyl in his system inside the couple’s Utah home. Prosecutors allege a calculated murder fueled by financial collapse, a secret boyfriend, life insurance policies, and a “fresh start” motive—laying out damning text messages, deleted phone data, alleged pill purchases, and claims of a staged 911 call. The defense counters with a dramatically different narrative: a grieving widow, a flawed investigation, mishandled evidence, family interference, and a manner of death still officially listed as undetermined. From emotional testimony by Eric’s father and sister to tense cross-examinations about trusts, life insurance, divorce plans, and who really controlled the narrative from day one, we walk you through every key moment of testimony, the body cam footage, and the battle over what happened between 9:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. This is where the state must prove its case—and where reasonable doubt takes center stage. Sponsor: Rula: Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts at Rula for just $15 per session with insurance at https://www.rula.com/HIDDEN #rulapod About Hidden True Crime What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling. Thank you for your support through sponsorships, subscribing, listening, and becoming a Patreon member at⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/HiddenTrueCrime⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:05.7	crime. Hello, hidden jams. I am excited for trial season, another trial season, for a recap season, and for us to do
1:16.6	this together because after years of headlines, motions, delays, and a whole lot of speculation,
1:25.6	we are finally here, aren't we? Hidden True Crime has been following
1:29.8	this case from the very beginning with all of you, and the trial against Corey Richens has
1:37.4	officially begun. And what a day, right? It's been almost four years since Eric Richens was found dead in the early
1:46.3	morning hours of March 4, 2022 in his Utah home. Toxicology later showed he had ingested about
1:53.8	five times the lethal dose of fentanyl. And at the time, his death shocked their community in Camus, Utah. His wife,
2:03.3	Corey Richens, was originally seen as a grieving widow. That is until she was arrested over a year
2:10.3	later in May of 2023. And since that arrest, more than 1,000 days have passed. Can you believe that? One thousand days,
2:19.0	Corey has been held in the Summit County Jail without bail for over 1,000 days, charged with
2:27.3	aggravated murder and several other felonies tied to Eric's death. And what started as one criminal case has gradually grown into a legal maze with so
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