Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Verdict in Fentanyl Poisoning Trial
Episode Date: March 17, 2026Kouri Richins, a Utah woman accused of poisoning her husband with fentanyl, faces a verdict in her trial. Prosecutors argue she spiked his drink with a deadly dose, aiming for his life insurance ...payout. The defense counters with claims of financial desperation and lack of direct proof. The verdict is set to be read today, concluding a three-week trial where Richins maintained her innocence. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1dc2143f0bb44c34
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On March 17th, here's the latest in entertainment and celebrity news.
A jury has reached a verdict in the trial of Corey Richens.
A 35-year-old Utah woman accused of poisoning her husband Eric with fentanyl back.
In March of 2022, prosecutors charged her with aggravated murder, attempted murder and insurance fraud,
saying she spiked his drink with a deadly dose about five times.
The lethal level after buying the drug illegally.
They also claim she tried to kill him early.
with a lace sandwich on Valentine's Day.
Prosecutors painted a picture of financial desperation,
with Richens facing nearly $8 million in debt from her struggling home flipping,
business.
They argued she wanted his life insurance payout of $100,000
and even forged his signature on the policy.
Witnesses back claimed she bought the drubs
and made comments suggesting she wanted him gone.
The defense fired back, calling the case sloppy and full of bias,
with no direct proof she poisoned him that night.
They pointed to his recent trip to Mexico as a possible drug source and said friends confirmed Eric never used illicit substances.
Lawyers stressed he was worth more to her alive and questioned the evidence on fraud.
During closings, the defense moved for a mistrial over prosecutor's remarks but was denied.
In rebuttal, the state admitted much evidence was circumstantial, but said it all pointed to guilt, with no other explanation fitting.
The verdict is set to be read at 6.20 p.m. Mountain Time today,
wrapping up this three-week trial where Richens didn't testify and maintained.
Her innocence throughout.
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