Kouri Richins’ Murder Case Sees Major Delay as Appeal Triggers New Trial Dates Set for Early 2026

PARK CITY, Utah — Kouri Richins, charged with the murder of her husband, faces a significant delay in her legal proceedings due to a recent appeal request, pushing her trial back nearly a year. During a virtual hearing on Friday, new jury trial dates were set, with jury selection slated to begin on Feb. 10, 2026, followed by the trial starting on Feb. 23. This delay comes after Richins’ attorneys appealed a court ruling limiting the jury pool to residents of Summit County, as they sought to include jurors from neighboring Salt Lake County. Richins, … Read more