Kouri Richins: Can a Convicted Killer Still Inherit Their Victim’s Estate? | Case Brief

Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/7MCkkgZBTw8 In the wake of Kouri Richins' unanimous conviction for the aggravated murder of her husband, Eric Richins, on March 16, 2026, the court has reached a significant turning point in the parallel civil estate litigation. On May 12, 2026, Judge Mrazik issued a summary judgment granting a petition to determine that Kouri committed a "disqualifying homicide". This ruling effectively invokes Utah's "slayer statute," which dictates that a person convicted of such an offense forfeits all rights as an heir or beneficiary. RESOURCES Kouri Richins Trial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gIKTiEBENmlYTBxjH_fbLUO Last Kouri Civil Update - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9ExdtGg5iE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices