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Jury finds Utah mom Kouri Richins guilty of murdering husband
A Utah mother who wrote a children's book about coping with grief after her husband's sudden death was later arrested and charged with his murder, revealing a complex web of alleged financial motives, infidelity, and prior poisoning attempts.

The Rx Defense | Full Episode
A teenager shoots two friends, killing one and severely injuring the other, leading to a murder trial where his defense attributes his actions to psychosis induced by a common acne medication.

The Mother I Wish I Knew | Full Episode
After 37 years, a cold case murder of a young mother is solved, leading to the conviction of her estranged husband amidst conflicting forensic evidence and a shocking suicide.
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