By Emeka Blast 
Jury Finds Woman Guilty of Murdering Husband She Said Took His Own Life
Yes, there have been several notable cases where women have been convicted of murdering their husbands after initially claiming suicide. Here are a few examples:
1. Kouri Richins (Utah, USA)
In 2025, Kouri Richins was convicted of murdering her husband, Eric Richins, by poisoning him with fentanyl. She initially claimed he died from an accidental overdose. Richins had previously attempted to kill him with a spiked sandwich and wrote a children’s book about grief after his death.
2. Jeane L. Harrington (Ohio, USA)
In 2011, Jeane L. Harrington reported that her husband, Michael C. Gabel, had committed suicide by suffocation. However, an investigation revealed that he died from asphyxiation, blunt force trauma, and electrical burns. Harrington was arrested and charged with murder after a three-year investigation.
3. Raynella Dossett Leath (Tennessee, USA)
Raynella Leath was convicted of murdering her second husband, David Leath, in 2010. She initially claimed his death was a suicide. The prosecution presented evidence that he was shot three times, and the jury found her guilty of first-degree murder.
These cases highlight the complexities and challenges law enforcement faces when investigating deaths initially ruled as suicides. In each instance, further investigation uncovered evidence leading to convictions for murder.
