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Wasatch County Sheriff, former Summit County Sheriff indicted in connection with Kouri Richins investigation

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PARK CITY, Utah, Oct. 7, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Criminal charges have been filed against Wasatch County Sheriff Jared Rigby and former Summit County Sheriff Dave Edmunds for allegedly interfering in the Kouri Richins murder investigation.

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