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Woman Accused of Poisoning Husband for $3.6 Million Insurance Payout, Then Wrote Book About Grief

Published February 11, 2026, 09:25
Woman Accused of Poisoning Husband for $3.6 Million Insurance Payout, Then Wrote Book About Grief

Carrie Ritchins, 35, from Utah, USA, is accused of poisoning her husband with fentanyl in order to collect a $3.6 million insurance payout. According to the prosecution, Ritchins had previously attempted to poison her husband. After the murder, Ritchins published a children's book titled “Are You With Me?”, which dealt with grief and loss, and dedicated it to her husband. The case has caused a great stir, as Ritchins is also accused of financial crimes related to the murder. The book was withdrawn from Amazon after her arrest. The case highlights a shocking example of calculation and exploitation of tragedy for financial gain.