20.07.2026 • 50 Min.

On the eve of a multimillion-dollar real estate deal in Midway, Utah, Eric Richins died after sharing a quiet celebration with his wife. What first appeared to be a tragic and unexplained death soon unraveled into a story of hidden debt, secret relationships, and a children's book that took on a chilling new meaning. How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTheme and Closing Track:Original compositions created for The Minds of Madness Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madnessQuince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Raycon - The Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring. Go to buyraycon.com/mindsofmadnessOPEN to get 20% off!HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.LEAN - They’re having a Huge Memorial Day Sale and Lean is 25% off!! Visit takelean.com and enter THANK YOU 25 for 25% OFF.Granola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESSRula - Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/madnessGhostBed - Take advantage of Spring Sale pricing, go to GhostBed.com/madness, code MADNESS for an extra 10% off sitewide. Some exclusions apply; see site for details.Research & Writing:Ryan Deininger Editing:Aiden Wolf Sources:Kouri Richins’s son: ‘I want her to go to prison forever’Kouri Richins juror reveals panel was ‘hoping that she was innocent’Prosecutors paint Kouri Richins as ‘black widow’ in closing argumentKouri Richins’ defense rests without calling a single witnessTexts show ghostwriter wrote children’s book, not Kouri RichinsKouri Richins’ paramour takes the stand: ‘She asked if I had ever killed anybody’‘This is a joke’: Investigator pushes back at Kouri Richins’ defense theory of victim sextingKouri Richins asked for the ‘Michael Jackson stuff,’ housekeeper testifiesA Utah mom who wrote kids’ book on grief after husband died killed him for moneyJustice Is A ProcessUtah Woman Found Guilty of Fatally Poisoning HusbandWhat to Know About the Kouri Richins Murder CaseChildren's author Kouri Richins learns her fate for poisoning husband Children's Author Accused of Poisoning Husband with Fentanyl – Her Side of the StoryCourt TV Recap What to know about the controversial ‘Walk The Dog’ letter as testimony endsSons of convicted killer Kouri Richins worry she would hurt them if freed from prisonGood Things Utah Interview With Kouri About BookJuror shares why he felt Kouri Richins' was guilty of murder and other crimesExclusive Interview | Todd Gabler Inside the Courtroom & Investigation of the Kouri Richins Trial