Wife Gets Life for Fentanyl Murder

Kouri, aged 36, has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of her husband, Eric. The sentence was delivered on May 13, which would have marked Eric's 44th birthday. The judge deemed Kouri too dangerous to be released. Kouri was found guilty in March of aggravated murder, attempted aggravated murder, two counts of insurance fraud, and one count of forgery.

Prosecutors detailed that Kouri first attempted to poison Eric with a sandwich on Valentine's Day. When that failed, she allegedly administered a fatal dose of fentanyl in a Moscow mule, leading to his death on March 4, 2022. Kouri denied the charges during her sentencing, calling them a 'lie,' but addressed her three sons, urging them to 'Be like your dad.' Her defense has stated they plan to appeal the conviction.