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Podcast: The Case Against Kouri Richins
Episode: Financial Abuse and the Public Mask: The Psychology Behind the Kouri Richins Case
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Why don't we talk about money when we talk about domestic abuse?Financial abuse doesn't leave bruises. It creates a trap so complete that leaving becomes impossible—not because you're afraid of being hurt, but because you literally cannot afford to go. This is Parts 3 and 4 of "Surviving the Fog"—examining financial coercive control and the psychology of the mask through the Kouri Richins case. We're not diagnosing anyone. We're exploring documented patterns.Prosecutors allege Kouri Richins was $4.5 million in debt. Over 200 overdraft transactions totaling $300,000. A $3.2 million mansion closing the day Eric died—one she allege...