Eric Richins’ sons were awake the night their father was killed.

One of them even walked into the bedroom and saw his father lying dead after prosecutors say he was poisoned with fentanyl by his own wife.

According to court statements, she allegedly sat beside him as he died — fantasizing about the life she would have after his death.

What makes this case even more heartbreaking is that the children lost the one person they trusted most… because of the person they were supposed to trust unconditionally.

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In this deeply emotional and psychologically complex interview, Tiana Broadnax speaks out about marrying James Broadnax while he was on death row — and what it was like to witness his execution two weeks after the wedding.

Tiana describes falling in love with a man convicted of double murder, fighting for his innocence, navigating the stigma of marrying a death row inmate, and ultimately watching the man she loved die at the hands of the state of Texas.

Lauren Matthias challenges Tiana on the difficult questions many viewers may ask: Was this true love, trauma bonding, denial, redemption, or something more complicated? Together they explore grief, loyalty, faith, execution, innocence claims, public judgment, and the emotional reality of loving someone condemned by society.

This is not just a story about crime — it is a story about human behavior, belief, morality, and the emotional complexity of love under impossible circumstances.

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Just before being sentenced for the murder of her husband, Eric Richins, Kouri Richins addressed the court in a dramatic sentencing statement that left many people questioning what was real, what was strategic, and what it revealed about her state of mind. In this episode, Lauren Matthias and forensic psychologist Dr. John Matthias break down Kouri’s sentencing speech, the heartbreaking victim impact statements from Eric Richins’ family and children, and the judge’s decision to sentence her to life without parole. Together, they analyze Kouri’s words, demeanor, emotional presentation, and courtroom behavior through both a psychological and investigative lens while unpacking the larger themes of grief, manipulation, narcissism, family trauma, and accountability that defined one of Utah’s most shocking murder cases.

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Facial Expressions, Body Language,& What Kouri Richins’ Speech REALLY Revealed | Psychologist Reacts
Criminal Psychologist Analyzes Kouri Richins’ Chilling Sentencing Speech

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During interviews, Ted Bundy refused to discuss his crimes in the first person.

But the moment investigators switched to speaking in the third person… Bundy suddenly opened up.

Experts believe this psychological distancing allowed him to detach from guilt, avoid accountability, and maintain the image of himself as a “good person.”

The psychology behind serial killers is more disturbing than most people realize.

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Victim Impact Statements, Excuses, & A Defense Reaching | Kouri Richins Sentencing Recap

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LIVE FEED | Kouri Richins Sentencing

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In this episode of Hidden True Crime, Lauren Matthias breaks down the explosive filing in the Kouri Richins case, including chilling new allegations about the murder of Eric Richins, the state’s argument that Kouri “learned” from her first failed poisoning attempt, and the heartbreaking impact this case has had on the couple’s three young sons. Prosecutors reveal emotional statements from the children, including one son wearing his father’s clothes to school to feel close to him and another saying he would never feel safe if Kouri were released. We also unpack the prosecution’s claims of manipulation, greed, retaliation, and what they describe as Kouri’s “irredeemable character,” along with the massive restitution requests, protective orders, and the legal battle over whether she should spend the rest of her life behind bars.

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BREAKING: Kouri Richin’s Sons Speak Out Before Her Sentencing
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After Athena’s body was recovered from the Trinity River, investigators confronted Tanner about the murder.

What followed was a chilling interrogation filled with disturbing admissions and emotionless responses. At one point, Tanner admitted he punished her because “she was going to tell.”

This is one of the most unsettling true crime interrogations caught on tape.

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