# Post Mortem | Kouri Richins: Behind the Facade

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Podcast: [48 Hours](https://stenobird.com/podcast/48-hours-923571)
Published: 2026-05-26T07:01:00+00:00
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48 Hours correspondents Anne-Marie Green and Natalie Morales discuss the case of Kouri Richins, a Utah mom who was sentenced to life in prison without parole for murdering her husband. They discuss the evidence that convinced two trial jurors that Richins is a killer, plus the emotional victim impact statements from the couple's three sons, who urged the judge to keep Kouri locked up. They also discuss Kouri Richin's tearful statement to her children and how she plans to appeal.

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