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crime13 days ago•3 min saved

Richins speaks to her sons at sentencing, asserts innocence and vows appeal

At a Park City sentencing hearing, Kouri Richins—found guilty in March of murdering her husband and related charges—addressed her two sons while in jail attire, telling them she did not abandon them and offering advice, then stated she was not guilty and would appeal the verdict. Her attorney indicated she maintains innocence, and her son’s therapists read statements from the children expressing anger and fear about a possible release. Jurors convicted her of murder, attempted aggravated murder, insurance fraud and forgery, and Judge Richard Mrazik will decide whether she faces life in prison or a 25-year-to-life sentence.

via The Salt Lake Tribune|

#crime #fentanyl-poisoning #kouri-richins

crime-and-justice2 years ago•4 min saved

"Mansfield Father Charged in 2-Year-Old Daughter's Fentanyl Poisoning Death"

Michael Ray Reed, a Mansfield father, is accused of failing to safeguard his 2-year-old daughter from fentanyl poisoning, leading to her tragic death. Instead of seeking immediate help, he and his sister allegedly attempted to induce vomiting and ordered an opioid-reversal drug via a food delivery app. The child's mother is calling for justice and urging parents to be vigilant about the deadly consequences of leaving drugs within reach of children. Research shows a significant increase in pediatric deaths from fentanyl in recent years.

via NBC DFW|

#crime-and-justice #drug-overdose #fentanyl-poisoning

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Utah Author Kouri Richins Faces New Charges for Attempted Homicide and Poisoning"

Utah grief author Kouri Richins, already facing charges for allegedly spiking her husband's drink with fentanyl, now also faces an attempted murder charge for allegedly drugging him with a Valentine's Day sandwich. Prosecutors claim she purchased illicit fentanyl before both incidents. Additionally, she has been charged with mortgage fraud, insurance fraud, and forgery, with allegations of financial distress leading to these crimes. Richins denies the allegations and awaits trial in custody.

via NBC News|

#attempted-murder #crime #fentanyl-poisoning

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

"Utah Mom Faces Additional Charges in Fatal Fentanyl Poisoning Case"

Kouri Richins, a Utah woman accused of fatally poisoning her husband with fentanyl, now faces additional charges, including attempted aggravated murder for allegedly poisoning him a month before his death. Prosecutors allege she also committed forgery, insurance fraud, and mortgage fraud. Richins denies the allegations and maintains her innocence. She remains detained as she awaits trial, with a preliminary hearing scheduled for May 15.

via ABC News|

#crime #fentanyl-poisoning #fraud

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"British Man Sentenced to Life for Poisoning Couple with Fentanyl and Rewriting Will"

British IT worker Luke D’Wit was sentenced to a minimum of 37 years in prison for poisoning and monitoring the deaths of an older couple, Stephen and Carol Baxter, with fentanyl. He had manipulated the couple for years, creating a fake will to gain control of their company and using various personas to deceive them. Described as "cruel and senseless" by the judge, D’Wit showed no reaction as he received a life sentence. The couple's daughter expressed the emotional pain caused by D’Wit's actions, while the prosecutor described the case as "quite an extraordinary long-term case of manipulation."

via The Associated Press|

#british-it-worker #crime #fentanyl-poisoning

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Authorities Investigate Possible Involvement of Grief Book Author's Mother in Suspected Murders"

The mother of Kouri Richins, a Utah grief author accused of poisoning her husband with fentanyl, may have had a role in his death, according to investigators. A detective revealed that Kouri's mother, Lisa Darden, is connected to the suspicious overdose death of her former partner in 2006. Kouri Richins has been charged with aggravated murder and possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, while her mother has not been charged with any crime. Richins' attorney dismissed the allegations, attributing her partner's death to opioid addiction and calling the suspicions baseless.

via NBC News|

#arrest #crime #fentanyl-poisoning

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

"Fraudsters from Dating App Kill Elderly Washington Man with Fentanyl"

Two suspects in Washington state are facing charges for the murder of a 74-year-old man they allegedly poisoned with fentanyl after gaining his trust through a dating app. The suspects are accused of financially defrauding the victim before violently confronting him at his home and leaving the area. The victim's remains were found in Grays Harbor County following a targeted search, and the suspects were apprehended in California. They are being held on $5 million bail and will be extradited back to Washington to face homicide charges.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#crime #dating-app #fentanyl-poisoning

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

"Washington State Man Poisoned with Fentanyl by Dating App Match"

Two suspects in Washington state are facing charges for the murder of a 74-year-old man, Curtis Engeland, whom they allegedly poisoned with fentanyl after gaining his trust through a dating app. The suspects are accused of financially defrauding Engeland before violently confronting him at his home and later hiding his body in Grays Harbor County. They were arrested in California and will be extradited to Washington to face homicide charges.

via Fox News|

#crime #dating-app #fentanyl-poisoning

health-teen-health2 years ago•3 min saved

"Rising Teen Fentanyl Overdoses: Urgent Call for Naloxone in Schools"

A new study published in The New England Journal of Medicine reveals that a record number of high school teens died of drug overdoses in 2022, primarily due to fentanyl poisonings from counterfeit pills. The death rate for drug overdoses among teens has more than doubled since 2018, with at least 75% of adolescent drug overdose deaths attributed to fentanyl poisonings. The trend has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, with Arizona, Colorado, and Washington identified as hotspot states. Experts recommend discussing the dangers of counterfeit pills with teens and keeping overdose reversal medicine readily available at home, while also emphasizing frank conversations about risk reduction strategies for those experimenting with drugs.

via New York Post |

#adolescent-health #counterfeit-pills #fentanyl-poisoning

health2 years ago•4 min saved

"Rising Teen Overdose Crisis: Fentanyl, Naloxone, and Hotspots"

A new study published in The New England Journal of Medicine reveals that a record number of high school teens died of drug overdoses in 2022, primarily due to fentanyl poisonings from counterfeit pills. The death rate for drug overdoses among teens has more than doubled since 2018, with at least 75% of adolescent drug overdose deaths attributed to fentanyl poisonings. Experts recommend that parents discuss the dangers of counterfeit pills with their teens and keep overdose reversal medicine readily available at home, while also emphasizing the importance of staying drug-free and having frank conversations about risk reduction strategies for those experimenting with drugs.

via Fox News|

#adolescent-health #counterfeit-pills #fentanyl-poisoning

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

Drug Delivery Service Leader Receives 30-Year Sentence for Fentanyl Deaths of 3 New Yorkers

Billy Ortega, a New Jersey man, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for operating a drug delivery service that distributed dangerous drugs, including cocaine laced with fentanyl that resulted in the deaths of three New Yorkers. Ortega coordinated deliveries from his mother's Manhattan apartment and was convicted of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, acetylfentanyl, and cocaine. Despite being aware of a near-fatal incident, Ortega continued distributing the laced cocaine, resulting in the deaths of three individuals. He changed his phone number after the deaths but was eventually arrested. Families of the victims expressed their grief in court, and the sentence serves as a message to fentanyl traffickers. Fentanyl overdose deaths have been on the rise, with the illicit drug being mixed with other substances on the black market.

via USA TODAY|

#crime #drug-delivery-service #drug-trafficking

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Bronx Day Care Tragedy: Fentanyl Concerns and Federal Charges

The husband of the owner of a Bronx day care, where a 1-year-old died of suspected fentanyl poisoning, has been arrested and faces federal charges along with three others. The death of the child has highlighted the fentanyl crisis in New York City, prompting Mayor Eric Adams to announce a fentanyl summit. The husband was seen on surveillance video fleeing the day care before first responders arrived. It has also been revealed that the owner pulled her own child out of the day care last year due to concerns of fentanyl exposure. The husband was arrested in Mexico but was expelled and detained in California. He is charged with conspiracy to distribute narcotics resulting in death and faces life in prison.

via ABC News|

#arrest #bronx-day-care #child-endangerment

crime3 years ago•3 min saved

Utah Author's Alleged Affair and Murder of Husband Shock Community

Utah grief book author Kouri Richins is accused of poisoning her husband, Eric Richins, with a fentanyl-laced Moscow Mule in March 2022. Eric had suspected that Kouri was having an extramarital affair throughout their marriage and feared for his safety, telling family members that he thought she was trying to hurt him. Kouri faces charges of first-degree aggravated murder and multiple counts of second-degree possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. The couple's family is also in a dispute over Eric's $3.6 million estate.

via New York Post |

#crime #extramarital-affair #family-dispute