“Walk the Dog!!” — The Jail Letter That Could Sink Kouri Richins

Kouri Richins is accused of killing her husband, Eric Richins, by spiking a drink with a lethal dose—plus an alleged earlier attempt weeks before his death. We break down the evidence, financial-motive allegations, and the notorious “Walk the Dog!!” jail letter at the center of the admissibility fight.

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On today’s episode, Prof. Jo digs into:

• The core allegations: aggravated murder in Eric Richins’ 2022 death and attempted aggravated murder tied to an alleged fentanyl-laced sandwich weeks earlier.

• The “motive” story prosecutors want jurors to hear: overlapping money pressure + alleged financial crimes that prosecutors argue help explain why (and defense argues risk prejudice).

• What the judge is sorting out right now: what expert testimony and what key documents the jury will actually be allowed to see—including the “Walk the Dog” letter and other disputed items.


Drop your questions in chat — we’ll get into strategy, burden of proof, likely motions, and what this case could mean in the broader legal landscape. This is real legal analysis, not speculation.

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