How often does one's lies not only trap them but threaten to implicate their loved ones? This question is increasingly relevant in the perplexing case of Kouri Richins, the subject of an engaging conversation on the "Hidden Killers" podcast between Tony Brueski and attorney and former Federal prosecutor, Neama Rahmani.    Kouri Richins, caught in a whirlwind of allegations and seemingly tangled in her web of lies, is scrutinized for her questionable decisions and the repercussions that may...

When we hear of heinous crimes, they are often accompanied by a web of lies. But what happens when those lies are so brazen, they seem more like the fantasies of a novelist than the desperate attempts of a suspect trying to manipulate her way out? Recent discussions on the "Hidden Killers" podcast between Tony Brueski and psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott tried to unpack just that.    "Just the other week, we got a chance to read Kouri Richon's letter from the jail cell... She came...

How does a children’s book author, grieving the loss of her husband, transition from penning tales of healing to allegedly masterminding witness tampering from her jail cell? This perplexing turn of events unfolded in the latest episode of "Hidden Killers," where Tony Brueski discusses the curious case of Kouri Richins with retired FBI Special Agent and Chief of the Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program, Robin Dreeke. Kouri Richins, known to many as the widow who wrote a children's...

The bizarre saga surrounding Utah mom and author, Kouri Richins, just took another dramatic turn. Richins, who gained infamy for writing a book about grief following the alleged murder of her husband, now insists a suspicious letter retrieved from her cell was, in fact, a snippet from a new work of fiction she's crafting.    For context, Kouri Richins, after purportedly orchestrating the death of her husband Eric Richins, penned a heart-wrenching tale titled “Are You With Me?”. It's a book...

The case of Kouri Richins, which has taken multiple unexpected turns, leaves many scratching their heads. Recently discussed on the podcast "Hidden Killers," hosts Tony Brueski and clinical and forensic psychologist, Joni Johnston, delved deep into the baffling behaviors and decisions of Richins. As the narrative unfurls, one must ask: Is Kouri Richins living in a world of denial, or does she genuinely believe she's always the smartest person in the room?    "The rollercoaster of Kouri...

The unraveling tale of Kouri Richins, a Kamas mother of three accused of fatally poisoning her husband, Eric Richins, and subsequently writing a children's book about grieving, has taken another shocking turn. The Summit County Attorney's Office has recently filed a motion to prevent Richins from communicating with her immediate family, suggesting she's attempting to manipulate them into lying for her defense.    On September 14, a search of Richins’ jail cell in the Summit County Jail, where...

In the tranquil suburbs near Park City, Utah, the intriguing story of Kouri Richins, a grief book author and mother of three, unfolds like a suspense thriller. Accused of orchestrating the tragic end of her millionaire husband, Eric Richins, Kouri’s tale is replete with deceit, betrayal, and heartbreak.    “Careful consultation,” as the Summit County prosecutors emphasized, has led the victim’s close-knit family — his sisters and father — to a significant decision. If Kouri Richins is found...

In a recent episode of the podcast "Hidden Killers," host Tony Brueski engages in a gripping discussion with licensed clinical and forensic psychologist Joni Johnston. The topic of focus is Kouri Richins, the alleged poisoner of her husband using fentanyl, obtained illegally from her housekeeper.   Brueski dives straight in, highlighting the enormous volume of the lethal drug Richins allegedly procured. He questions the need for so much fentanyl, suggesting the high possibility of a...

In a courtroom drama that seems straight out of a Hollywood movie, the family of the late Eric Richins emerged with a bittersweet victory as the court ruled in their favor regarding his business' life insurance policy. Eric's life came to a tragic end, leaving behind a complicated web of deceit, betrayal, and disputed assets. As the legal battle unfolds, we delve into the intricacies of this intriguing case.   A successful entrepreneur, Eric Richins had amassed a fortune through his business,...

A deep dive into the psychological mindset of alleged poisoners like Kouri Richins, examining if they perceive their actions differently from other murderers.   Suppose Utah-based children's author Kouri Richins is found guilty of murdering her husband, Eric Richins, through poisoning. In that case, it raises a compelling question: Do 'poisoners' perceive their crime differently than other murderers? Richins, known for her book "Are You With Me?" is facing charges of first-degree aggravated...