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Brad Bloodworth Biography
Brad Bloodworth, an experienced American lawyer, now leads as the chief prosecutor at the Summit County Attorney’s Office. Joining the team in 2022, Bloodworth ascended to this prominent role after Patricia Cassell retired in February 2024. In acknowledgment of her service, the Summit County Council issued a proclamation honoring Cassell on February 28.
A statement from the Utah Attorney’s Office highlights Bloodworth’s extensive 23-year career in tackling complex criminal cases, including those involving murder, sexual assault, aggravated assault, gang-related crimes, and drug trafficking. His expertise spans a wide array of serious legal matters.
Bloodworth’s legal journey began with the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps, where he prosecuted soldiers for violations under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Additionally, he has served as a defense attorney within the JAG Corps, advocating for senior officers during criminal trials and congressional inquiries.
Returning to his roots, Bloodworth also served as a prosecutor in his home county in Maryland. There, he was part of a task force focused on investigating and prosecuting armed and violent repeat offenders, with a significant emphasis on gang activities. Moreover, he has been involved in litigating post-conviction petitions and other legal challenges. Bloodworth has shared his expertise by teaching moot court at state and local police academies.
His academic credentials include engineering degrees from both the United States Military Academy at West Point and Johns Hopkins University, alongside a law degree from the University of Baltimore.
Bloodworth and his wife have two children. The family lives in Park City, Utah, and enjoy skiing, cycling, and hiking with their dogs.
Kouri Richins Trial
Summit County Chief Prosecutor Brad Bloodworth took the helm at a time when the attorney’s office is prosecuting a high-profile murder case against Kamas mom and realtor Kouri Richins. The case has garnered national and international press attention.
On the first day of her trial at the Summit County Courthouse in Park City, Utah, on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, Bloodworth told jurors that Richins was $4.5 million in debt and wrongly believed that if her husband died she would inherit his estate worth more than $4 million. Prosecutors have argued she was planning a future with another man she was seeing on the side.
“The evidence will prove that Kouri Richins murdered Eric for his money and to get a fresh start at life,” Bloodworth said. “More than anything, she wanted his money to perpetuate her facade of privilege, affluence and success.”
Bloodworth showed the jury text messages between Kouri Richins and Robert Josh Grossman, the man with whom she was allegedly having an affair. She had texted Grossman about her dream of leaving her husband, gaining millions in the divorce and one day marrying Grossman.
Bloodworth also showed Richins’ internet search history, which included “luxury prisons for the rich America” and “Can cops force you to do a lie detector test?”