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Trial for Kouri Richins Delayed to 2026 Amid Appeal Request, New Jury Selection Process Set

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Kamas, Utah — A decision to appeal in Kouri Richins’ murder case has pushed her trial dates back by 10 months, with jury selection now set for February 10, 2026. Following a virtual hearing on Friday, the trial is slated to begin on February 23, 2026. The timeline change comes after Richins’ legal team expressed a desire to contest a ruling that limited jury selection to residents of Summit County. The court denied requests to include jurors from Salt Lake County, prompting the delay in the previously scheduled April trial. Richins, a mother and real … Read more

Murder Accusation and Children’s Book Author Kouri Richins Faces Extended Trial Amid Robust Defense Plans

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PARK CITY, Utah — Kouri Richins faced another day in court Thursday, as details were ironed out for her upcoming trial where she faces charges including aggravated murder in the death of her husband. She gained notoriety after authoring a children’s book on coping with grief post his demise. Richins’ defense team, led by attorney Kathy Nester, emphasized the breadth of their planned defense during the pretrial conference, indicating that they may bring up to 20 witnesses to the stand. This strategy is expected to extend the duration of the proceedings, especially if Richins opts … Read more