Kouri Richins, the Utah mother of three who penned a children’s book about grief after allegedly killing her husband, previously tried to poison him twice before his death, including once on Valentine’s Day, court records say.

Richins, now 35, is charged with multiple felonies, including aggravated murder and drug possession, after she allegedly poisoned her husband of nine years, 39-year-old Eric Richins, with a cocktail laced with illicit fentanyl in March 2022. 

Prosecutors allege Kouri killed her husband as a means to collect millions in life insurance funds and start her dream career in high-end real estate.

But months before Eric’s death, he feared for his life, friends and family told police in court records previously obtained by Fox News Digital.

Kouri Richins is charged with killing her husband of nine years, Eric Richins, with fentanyl last year. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer | Family handout)

The next day, Kouri allegedly closed a deal on the mansion “alone” after her husband was pronounced dead.

Kouri has pleaded guilty to all charges filed against her and maintains that she did not kill Eric. She is scheduled to stand trial in April.

After her husband’s death, Kouri went on to write and sell a children’s book about a father’s death titled “Are You With Me?” that was previously available for purchase on Amazon for $14.99.