Utah Woman Accused of Killing Husband After Handyman Makes Shocking Claim-Then He Dies!
A Utah handyman claimed Kouri Richins tried to score drugs before her husband’s death—then died in a freak accident. 🌐 #News #ParkCityUT #Utah #Crime
PARK CITY, UT – In a tragic twist, a handyman who claimed Kouri Richins tried to obtain fentanyl from him before her husband’s fatal poisoning in Utah was killed in a traffic accident shortly after speaking to police. This revelation, discovered through unsealed court documents, has added another layer of complexity to the already shocking investigation into the 2022 death of Eric Richins.
Richins, a grief author who has been accused of poisoning her husband, allegedly gave him a Moscow mule laced with a lethal dose of fentanyl. The case has raised serious questions about motives, drug connections, and the role of a key witness who now cannot testify.
Handyman’s Allegation and Police Interview
William Hayden Jeffs, 35, worked on several of Richins’ properties and became a key figure in the investigation after claiming that she had asked him to obtain fentanyl and propofol in the weeks leading up to Eric’s death.
Jeffs provided text message evidence to support his claim, though it remains unclear when the interview with police took place. His statement has intensified the suspicion surrounding Richins, whose husband died from a fentanyl-laced cocktail on March 4, 2022.
Tragic Death of Key Witness
Just days after his interview, Jeffs died in a motorcycle accident on September 30, adding a tragic layer to the case. Following his death, a judge authorized the search of Jeffs’ phone for potential evidence, though it remains unclear what, if anything, was found.
Jeffs had not confirmed whether he had provided Richins with the drugs she sought, leaving critical questions about her involvement unanswered.
Richins’ Alleged Motives and Public Life After Eric’s Death
Kouri Richins is accused of poisoning her husband with the fatal Moscow mule cocktail after a failed attempt to poison him earlier in 2022. Prosecutors argue that Richins was financially motivated, facing mounting debts and hoping to inherit her husband’s life insurance policy.
Her personal life, including an affair, further deepens suspicions about her motives. In the aftermath of Eric’s death, Richins published a children’s book about a father watching over his son, claiming it was meant to help her sons cope. However, prosecutors argue that her actions were driven by greed and desperation.
Legal Defense and Ongoing Investigation
Richins, who has pleaded not guilty to charges including aggravated murder and insurance fraud, remains behind bars as she prepares for her trial in April 2025. Her defense attorney, Kathy Nester, has criticized the investigation, which she says has failed to uncover new evidence.
As the case moves toward trial, the death of the key witness and the ongoing investigation continue to add intrigue to a story that already seems stranger than fiction.
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