Poisoning
Utah jury convicts Kouri Richins of aggravated murder in husband's fentanyl poisoning
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A Utah jury convicted Kouri Richins of aggravated murder and other charges on March 17, 2026, after three hours of deliberation in a three-week trial, finding she poisoned her husband Eric with a fentanyl-laced cocktail in March 2022. The 35-year-old mother faces 25 years to life; sentencing is set for May 13.
Gudrun Casper-Leinenkugel faces first-degree murder charges for allegedly poisoning her daughter Leela Livis with acetonitrile-laced wine during Thanksgiving dinner last year. Authorities also charged her with two counts of attempted murder after two other people fell ill from the same bottle. Warrants link her to a 2007 death previously ruled accidental.
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Following the methanol poisoning of seven residents confirmed on December 31, Ribeira do Pombal city hall in Bahia has imposed a temporary ban on the sale and consumption of distilled alcoholic beverages until January 5 to protect public health. Three victims remain hospitalized in serious condition.