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	Podcast:		Pretty Lies & Alibis
	Episode:		RECAP: Kouri Richins Hearing Day 1
	Category:		Society & Culture
	Duration:		00:11:09
	Publish Date:		2026-01-07 23:45:39
	Description:		In this episode of Pretty Lies & Alibis, we break down Day 1 of the Kouri Richins evidentiary hearing and the key expert testimony battles unfolding ahead of her upcoming trial. The defense sought to block three of the state’s expert witnesses, focusing heavily on the controversial “Pathway to Violence” model. Defense expert Dr. Fox testified that the model is not scientifically reliable, lacks peer-reviewed validation, has no known error rate, and cannot be used to predict individual acts of violence — arguing that its use amounts to profiling rather than science under Utah Rule of Evidence 702. The state countered with testimony from Dr. Ammon, who described the model as one of several tools used retrospectively in targeted violence prevention. The judge ultimately issued a partial ruling, limiting how the model may be used at trial. We also cover: The judge’s decision allowing a handwriting expert to testify regarding alleged forgery Why testimony from Dr. Sherry Veneno was ruled not currently relevant — but could be revisited Why Day 2 of the hearing will not be livestreamed due to sealed evidence Donate: (Thank you for your support! Couldn't do what I love without all y'all) PayPal - paypal.com/paypalme/prettyliesandalibis Venmo - @prettyliesalibis Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/prettyliesr Cash App- Prettyliesandalibis All links: https://linktr.ee/prettyliesandalibis Merch: prettyliesandalibis.myshopify.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PrettyLiesAndAlibis (Weekly lives and private message board) 00:00 – Intro: Pretty Lies & Alibis 00:55 – Overview of Kouri Richins Day 1 evidentiary hearing 01:20 – Day 2 will not be live streamed (sealed evidence) 01:50 – Defense moves to exclude three state experts 02:05 – Defense expert Dr. Fox challenges “Pathway to Violence” model 02:45 – Why the model is not diagnostic or predictive 03:35 – Lack of statistics, probability, or error rate 04:10 – Rule 702: standards for expert testimony 04:45 – Model not peer-reviewed or scientifically validated 05:30 – No standardized methodology; risk of inconsistent conclusions 06:15 – False positives and profiling concerns 06:45 – “Predicting violence after the fact” analogy 07:35 – Model not intended for individual cases like Kouri Richins 08:10 – FBI background and lack of exposure to the model 08:45 – State expert Dr. Ammon testifies in support of the model 09:15 – Judge’s ruling on Dr. Ammon’s testimony 09:50 – Handwriting expert allowed to testify on forgery counts 10:20 – Dr. Sherry Veneno’s testimony deemed not yet relevant 10:55 – Closing thoughts and wrap-up Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pretty-lies-and-alibis--4447192/support. ALL MERCH 10% off with code Sherlock10 at checkout - NEW STYLES Donate: (Thank you for your support! Couldn't do what I love without all y'all) PayPal - paypal.com/paypalme/prettyliesandalibis Venmo - @prettyliesalibis Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/prettyliesr Cash App- Prettyliesandalibis All links: https://linktr.ee/prettyliesandalibis Merch: prettyliesandalibis.myshopify.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PrettyLiesAndAlibis (Weekly lives and private message board)
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