Intimate Knowledge A Children's Grief Author on Trial... for Murdering the Father of her Children
Feb 21, 2026
A mother of three is accused of poisoning her husband with fentanyl amid claims she wrote a children's book about grief. The timing of the book and alleged prior poisoning attempts raise questions. Reported purchases, financial motives, life insurance details, and a divorce filing are discussed. Social media outrage and trial expectations round out the coverage.
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Stranger-Than-Fiction Case
- The case reads like a true-crime novel where truth seems stranger than fiction.
- Amy Robach highlights the oddity of an authoring grieving book and then being charged with killing her husband.
Alleged Earlier Poisoning Attempt
- Prosecutors say Kouri Richins bought fentanyl from the family's housekeeper and previously tried to poison her husband.
- Amy and TJ recount an alleged Valentine's Day sandwich poisoning that caused hives and required an EpiPen and Benadryl.
Money And Prenup As Central Motive
- Motive presented by prosecutors centers on money and a prenuptial agreement that would leave her with little after divorce.
- TJ and Amy emphasize life insurance, debt, and alleged millions in policies naming her sole beneficiary as key motive evidence.