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Podcast: The Case Against Kouri Richins
Episode: Kouri Richins Psychology: The Mask—Public Saint, Private Monster | Surviving the Fog Part 4
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Part 4 of "Surviving the Fog"—examining the psychology of the public persona vs. private reality.After Eric Richins died, Kouri wrote "Are You With Me?"—a children's book about coping with parental loss. She featured her sons. Published it. Promoted it. Did media appearances as a grieving widow helping families heal.All while under investigation for allegedly murdering her husband.If the prosecution is right, this is the mask at its most extreme.This episode breaks down the psychology:PUBLIC IMAGE AS SURVIVAL: For narcissistic personalities, public image isn't vani...