Kouri Richins, a 35-year-old author from an upscale ski community in Utah, is facing aggravated murder charges in the death of her husband, Eric Richins, who was allegedly poisoned with a fentanyl-laced Moscow mule. During the trial, prosecutors presented text messages indicating that Richins had been planning to leave her husband and start a new life with her boyfriend, illustrating a motive for the murder. The messages included flirtations about marriage and a desire for a fresh start without her husband.

The prosecution's case hinges on the claim that Richins's actions were premeditated. They argue that her decision to poison Eric was not only motivated by a financial incentive to collect life insurance money but also by a personal desire to pursue romantic aspirations with another man. Text messages revealed during the trial show her communications about possible marriage with her boyfriend, raising questions about her state of mind leading up to her husband's tragic death.

As the trial unfolds, Richins's defense insists on her not guilty plea to the charges against her. The case draws attention not only for the alleged crime but also for the underlying themes of betrayal and greed within a seemingly idyllic community, exemplifying how personal relationships can turn deadly when compounded by financial motives and desires for a glamorous lifestyle.