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Kouri Richins ordered to pay $55 million to dead husband's family in wrongful death lawsuit

By Fox 13 · October 7, 2026 · 1 min read
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The order is connected to a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Eric Richins' sister, Katie Richins-Benson, on behalf of her family. Kouri Richins found guilty on all counts in husband's murder: Kouri Richins found guilty on all counts in husband's murder Visit Advertiser websiteGO TO PAGE"Eric shared deep, emotional connections with his three minor children, who are the Estate's only heirs.

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