I was an early follower too, loved looking for the secrets and also loved getting so many videos. (I watched them during my lunch in HS, I graduated 2022) but I do understand why he posts less now, he now has a podcast he does too. So he still puts in a lot of work, I hope he doesn't burn out or he takes a break before he does
Im so glad you covered this case. It is haunting. Can you imagine being so soulless that you not only commit this crime but then write a book for your kids on the grief that you caused them?
No matter how this story ends, the kids are the most unfortunate in all of it. They lost a loving and providing father and their mother is an actual monster.
I know it's morbid, but I always want to know how these kids end up. The most shocking case where I knew the people personally was this one couple in my church (I knew them, but we weren't close friends or anything), the husband snapped and beat his 8 month pregnant wife into a coma. The doctors did an emergency c-section and apart from being a month premature, but baby was fine. The mother died, the husband got life with no possibility of release, and the wife's parents took full custody of the baby. That was 20 years ago and I moved away, so I don't know anything beyond that. The easiest thing would be to tell the child her parents died in a car accident. But then imagine if the girl found out her father was actually alive... And her mother's murderer. Like I said, I knew these people and I've wondered about this ever since.
@@diobrandohaha3212 or the death penalty but they already lost both their parents because of her actions haven't they?? Would anyone advocate for a father who had murdered his wife for money or any reason the wrote a book to profit from what arose out of it on top of it all while going on talk shows etc eating it all up to still be a part of the children's live's?? I would hope not and she should never see her children again and that would ve the best for them as cruel as that sounds but would be even more cruel to allow her to try and justify her deeds to them thereby brainwashing them into having terrible souls.
A great story to cover is Mike Oros, an outdoorsman in northern Canada who lost his mind in the wilderness and became an infamous serial killer. He wrote everything in journals he hid because he thought the government was trying to erase his thoughts. Would be a sweet idea
I had to look this up because of your comment ( I live in BC) and wow, what a story! Captivated me it’s interesting, I hope mr.ballen will cover this story one day!
I remember hearing about this, I can’t imagine the pain the kids must be going through; hearing about how your mom ended your dad’s life and making a book about it
As an actual widow, I hate this woman so much it hurts. She's the reason her children will grow up without a daddy, and she got sympathy from real widows, and asked us to buy her book!
I don't think Ballen included it but the husband was already suspicious the first time around when he got sick from that sandwich. He already believed that his wife was trying to poison him and told his family and close friends that he thinks she's trying to kill/poison him and if anything happens to him, it was likely his wife.
@@onepunchflan3071 I couldn't tell you but I think it had been some time between the two poisoning events. He also didn't want his kids to go through a divorce which was the main/only reason at that point he was still with her. He also was not down to buy that $2 million mansion which probably motivated her to get the "job" done along with the money she'd get. She threw a party, I believe the day after he died in celebration of buying that mansion and understandably everyone close to them was like, wtf...
I have an uncle in a somewhat similar situation with his partner. He had to be rushed to the hospital. They found something strange going on with him. This man took his behind right back to the home with this woman still living there. People, I just threw up my hands in digust.
Eric actually suspected Kouri was trying to kill him. So he changed his will and insurance policy and made the beneficiary his sister. Kouri found out about the change as Eric was considering divorce and she attempted to change them back to her, but Eric was alerted and reverted things back to his sister. So when Kouri tried to get payment on the insurance, she found she got nothing. Then she even tried to break into Eric's personal safe even before Eric was buried. One of Eric's other sisters caught her in the act (the safe now being Eric's sister's property according to the will) and Kouri started hitting Eric's sister for trying to stop her. Then Kouri began threatening Eric's parents and sisters by saying she wouldn't let them ever see Eric's boys if they didn't give her the money and made up lies to the boys that Eric's family didn't love them and that was why they were never around. Of course, Kouri was the reason the family wasn't able to be with the boys until her arrest. There were also special events put on to to raise money for Kouri and the boys or charities in general in Eric's honor, and Kouri forbid Eric's family from attending.
This would've been really good to know. Unfortunately, Ballen thought 10 minutes of arbitrary reasons why Eric didn't die this way and embellishing Kouri's interactions were more important.
As many of the stories on this channel can attest to now I'm hoping the complete morons who say "Believe all Women" can shut their stinking mouths now. When it comes down to it they can be just as ruthless & evil as Men.
Not long ago, they found texts that proved Kouri bought the fentanyl from her house keeper. She 100% killed her husband. Crazy story.. I feel so bad for her kids. Idk why she couldn’t have just got that 1 million dollars from selling the house, and then accepted a divorce.
What a sad, pathetic tale. Being the main caregiver for my 92-year-old Mother, I so look forward to your posts, John. I look forward to Sundays when I can have a cup of tea and listen to your latest post while Mother is watching television. It's my one escape. Thank you!
This is so humble I don't have a relationship with my father and my mother I cannot deal with after all she has done. Although my grandfather has always been around for me his best he could so I will do the same for him someday if he needs me...
I feel you, except I'm the only 24/7 caregiver and the loneliness and burnout is strong.. especially now that the cost of everything has gone up exponentially but not pay😢 Gotta have Mr. Ballen
Bless you. Be thankfully you're able to take care of your Mother. I wish I had been able to take care of my Mother. I was in very bad health and needed help myself. I did what I could for her . Never mind she always hated me and made my life hard,and did everything for the other children. She thought they would take. Care of her in her old age. She seen the Truth in the end.
The saddest part of this whole story is that after all the trauma the three kids must have have gone through after losing their father, the ultimate betrayal would be them finding out that it was actually done by their own mother, they will likely never get over it.
Disassociative Identity Syndrome - I think it’s what Norman Bates had, all-though I think it works diff from what psychology says - I used to be on drugs and I genuinely had a part of my brain that took care of buying and using, but there was another part that was a father, husband, business owner, etc…it’s honestly scary the way I could compartmentalize the two…obviously this isn’t anything like Kourey and I’m not making excuses for her AT ALL, but I do believe it’s important to try and understand how the brain can allow bad behavior or in this case evil behavior
I just read an article says that she got caught in jail with a letter telling her brother to testify falsely, and she claimed that it was an excerpt from a fictional book. This lady is unbelievable
Sucks for those kids. Losing their dad especially at those ages is tragic in itself. Finding out it was their mom who did it makes it beyond tragic. That’s gonna be a lifetime of questions and sadness. I hope they bond together and make it through it.
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Mr.Ballen is the best story teller I've come across so far. I fall asleep listening to him because his voice is very soothing, not because his stories put me to sleep, they're really quite interesting . He has amazing talent and I'm hooked. I've just gotten used to his calming voice before I go to bed!
Curious, since this is in Utah, is the family LDS? There was that other case in Utah not long ago where the father killed his wife, kids and MIL. No disrespect intended, just curious as I said.
@@brendatomlinson From what I was able to find, it seems that they may have once been active, practicing members, but at some point fell away from those beliefs. The fact that it was an alcoholic drink which they had the evening Eric died would also seem to indicate that, at a minimum, they weren't closely following the doctrine espoused by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Saints, even if they were practicing members.
The more I've learned about this case, the more appalled I am. Kouri was a total monster from the very beginning of the marriage. Eric and the kids did not deserve this at all.
@@ayf_ So you mean he deserved to be stolen from, and deserved to be murdered, only because he chose her? I suggest you think really hard for a moment what you just implied there.
As a Utahn, we've all been following this case. It's always a shock when something like this happens in your own state. We are collectively disgusted and pray that her children can recover from one of the worst kinds of betrayal.
Well, there isn't much out here in the deserts of Utah. But there's a world of difference between not much and nothing. On the surface it may seem surprising, but the more details I find out about the whole thing, I get surprised for a different reason. Mainly like, "WTF did this lady think would happen?" and I really wonder if she's aware that the death penalty is still a thing here in the state....... Not wishing that on anyone, but she seems to have been more concerned about money than the fact that when she would be caught she would have all of it taken away legally by the state itself.
@robertweaver9995 I have heard that too. And that she was beyond furious about it. Also that he had told members of his family that if anything were to happen to him, that it was the wife.
Got home from weekend errands, visiting the kids and brand new grandbaby....finally home with a fresh cup of coffee, pjs, the dogs and Mr. Ballen....the PERFECT way to wrap up the weekend. Thank you Mr. B for being a pleasant, constant for an old gal. Much love from the Buckeye state 😉♥️♥️♥️
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A new development has been found regarding this story: as part of her real estate venture, she allegedly bought a house, flipped it, and re-sold it to a family that got really sick because the house was infested with mold and she didn't disclose it. I hope she's locked away for a long, long time. Her poor kids didn't deserve any of this. They are the ones who have to suffer because of their greedy mother :(
Jon, 7.85m?!! When I first started watching/listening years ago, I knew you would blow up. Very well-deserved! To the best storyteller on the internet 🥂
You know what's weird, I DID TOO! So, I saw his # and my jaw dropped! And he so deserves it, but besides celebs, the highest I've seen on all of my UA-camr's, is 5. something million and I just glanced, and went whoa, literally when I started this vid! He's absolutely AWESOME. He puts in his time , research, and loves his subs! 👏👏👏👏👍you deserve it Mr. JOHN BALLEN! I just knew he had a huge following, but not that big! And I've been watching since , well for a very long time,lol! Good for him! I just haven't been paying attention and he even does a whole channel for espanol, and his podcasts, and boom the kicker, HE SERVED OUR COUNTRY! FOR US, AND IS STILL HERE FOR US! LOVE YOUR COMMENT!
The poor kids will probably never really recover from this trauma. First losing their dad, then losing their mom and remembering how their mom was consoling them every night and telling them stories about their dad in heaven when she was the one who "allegedly" had killed him. No matter how the story will end, my heart goes out to the boys.
I live in Utah and went to school with Kouri. I would see her often because it's still a small town. Everyone in town helped her after she killed Eric. It was honestly heart breaking. We all supported her book. It's honestly heartbreaking. It has broken our small town. I pray for the kids. He was a wonderful dad. I never thought she would do this. She had red flags. But.. taking Eric's life never would have thought.
I've heard of this case. I don't want to give it away, but this woman was (and still is) so blinded by greed that it literally destroyed all of her brain cells.
Profiting off of someone’s murder is a grievous sin. People are doing cruel things for their own benefit, and yet they’re unashamed for doing so. We appreciate Mr Ballen’s dedication and hard work in delivering these cases. They’re being brought forth to raise awareness for other people who may be trapped in situations like this.
As someone who lost their dad at a young age, this whole thing makes me sick. Not only do those poor boys have to live without their dad, they now have to live with the fact their mother is the reason! I hope they are doing okay.
You grow and learn from things that have happened to you as a child and, eventually, get back to normal. As a child who went thru trauma, I know this all too well. But today I have two kids of my own and live as normal as humanly possibly. I have lived with things like addiction and other demons, but I fight everyday for myself and the ones I love. They keep my head above water.
@@schmingusss some things are not acceptable to say. There's a possibility they will read this and you just added a blow to being a reasonable person for some who lost their parents. Having to spell it out for you? Crawl back under the rock you've been hiding beneath.
I live in Utah and have been following this story. The impact statement made by his sister in the probation hearing broke my heart. She misses her brother with all her heart. It’s something I relate to deeply. Hope they find justice
For any parent out there with a child who has been adversely effected by the death of someone close to them..a book I found very helpful for my then 8 year old daughter trying to process the death of my then 7 year old daughter(we were in a very bad car accident 9-18-18) whom was her little sister and best friend, The Invisible String is a book that is appropriate for any child with separation anxiety and even the loss of a loved one altogether. Thank you Mr. Ballen for covering another intriguing true story for all of us!
@@amandaking6417 You don't have to, I have a 3.5 year old whom I love to the ends of the universe. Again, I am very sorry for your loss. Your strength is beyond measure.
I was at Eric’s funeral (Kouri didn’t even speak at it and was acting SO odd for someone who “suddenly lost” their husband) NO Tears were shed not even as she disgustingly watched Eric’s three YOUNG Boys sobbing while they participated as Honorary Paul Bearers at their Dad’s Funeral. I HATE having to hear her name the more his story goes global…however I do want everyone to know that Kouri Darden MURDERED Eric, the Father of their 3 children and is still trying to get away with it!
Oh my God... how sad. We hear his stories about "other" people. Your comment just made it REAL. I'm so sorry for your loss. They sounded like such a perfect couple with such a perfect life. Damn she's a cold heated sociopath!
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I saw this in the news a few months ago. There was such an outrage when they "found out" that she was the killer. I whole-heartedly believe that she did indeed commit murder. He's watching you Kory.
What a terrible woman. She literally had an amazing husband who loved his kids and took care of his family - and that wasn’t good enough for her. I pray that those beautiful boys find peace in a genuine loving home.
Right? I cannot fathom how some people are literally psychopaths. Entitled to the point of killing the father of her kids.... Although now to think of it, actually were all of them his kids??????????
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She is nothing but a money grubbing sociopath. he changed his will when he filed for divorce . so she didn't find out till after she killed him that he made sure she wouldn't get 1 red cent. everything went to his kids . he knew she had tried to kill him already and he told people . the police ignored all the calls for a year before they finally arrested her . the big clue for police was that the electronic devices proved she used an App that is just supposed to help people write short things to write the entire book . that is when the police started listening to the accusations they had been getting from family and friends for a year .
For the past few weeks now, my Mother has been engrossed in your videos John, commenting on your undisputed storytelling. In particular, quote "each video is simply engrossing and intriguing." In hind sight, I'm glad that I shared your channel with her as she's now hooked onto each new video!
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12:27 As someone who had cancer, I think it's important to note that while Fentanyl can be added to heroin, that's not what its intended use is (nor was developed) for. It's an extremely powerful (and legal) opioid meant for extreme pain, which can be administered IM/IV, taken orally, and can also be absorbed (slowly) through the skin by way of transdermal patch.
I heard about story more than 8 times but I’m here watching it again coz my man Mr Ballen is a good storyteller and it’s feels like I’m hearing it for the first time. Hope everybody is having a good weekend, for those who don’t just know that tomorrow is gonna be better than today
I absolutely love how you told the story. I've seen it done from other content creators and deep dives and all that and then you go and put the Mr ball and spin on it. I love it. Absolutely love it❤
These cases always come back to the one horrifying factor.... Human spirits can be SO strong, but to lose your father, be comforted by your mother, then months later find out your mother KILLED you father over something as stupid as money.... And having to wrap you mind around all this as a KID?! Thankful they have their siblings because not many people in the world will ever be able to relate to that and guide them through it
Yeah, they're going to need some major therapy to help them process this...maybe their mother can help pay the doctor fees from prison since she literally killed their father for his money.
Its sad because she not only killed him to possibly open her dating pool but also to gain fame it'll fuck those kids mentally coming to term with what happened with their parents Edit: she was also stealing from her husband and possibly put them deep in debt
You forgot the best parts! Eric was afraid of his wife and had began to believe she was trying to kill him, so before his death he switch the name on the insurance policy to his sister, she got it all and that witch got nothing. I don’t know where the one you said came from I never heard that mentioned, I know she found out her husband switched the names and tried to forge and change it back but he was notified.
This story has just blown me away. I have been watching the news. And, the radiant smile on her face when she poses for the camera with her husband is enough to make a person crazy. She is as evil as they come.
Your story telling is why so many of us binged everyrhing that we could as soon as we found you! As good as the podcast is, visually you are a huge part of the story telling. ❤
I’ve been depressed for five years. Thank goodness Mr. Ballen was here and rekindled my passion for the strange, dark and mysterious. I love this channel and it saved me.
Keep going... I am finally making strides after being depressed for a decade.... Try to make little tiny improvements every single day... Motivation is usually non existent when depressed but if you can at least get started on something u can usually push through and get in a groove... Don't give up you can prevail... I believe in you...
I feel so bad for those kids and Eric’s family/loved ones. This is just such a sad and strange case. Been seeing it around everywhere but so glad you covered it - your storytelling is my absolute favourite. Thanks for sharing!
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I think I've been watching too many MrBallen videos because the minute he mentioned Kouri giving Eric a drink I was like "oh yeah she totally poisoned him" 💀
took me awhile to guess, thought at first the mom was going to roll over in sleep and accidentally kill the baby, then thought maybe one of the kids killed the dad, guess i thought it weird she killed him then called the ambulance as it seems like an easy way to get caught or suspected
For me it was 'she started writing a book', I was like 'yep, she will decide to publish it, otherwise he wouldn't call it a book, a journal maybe, or just a story, but not a book, like an object'.
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I'm horrified that anyone could do such a thing, not only to her husband, but to those children. Where are the children? I'll be praying for them. I hope they're getting intense counseling and living with a stable, loving family.
Bro! The way you build up the suspense and don't just give away the whole plot in the beginning. ..it sets you miles apart from any other true crime channel. Love it
Masterclass in telling a story dudes incredible the way he draws you in he has you locked in from start to finish not so sure I’ve heard anyone do what he can do.
@@blakesherwood6323 aaannnd thats why this dude has nearly 8 million followers. Great channel ! Watch many others but his just goes that bit extra, we even like his mid video adverts lol, oh, and no make up tutorials lol. "Elle Romanova" is another good one , not as many videos but she has zero adds, give her a look....
He is amazing that way. I haven’t seen anyone that can take you down a garden path like he does. I think it was for Dahmer… but I can’t remember for sure… anyway, it wasn’t titled that. I was thinking how horrible the story was, like what a shit person. And then *finally* like 3/4 in he name drops. And I was shocked. I’ve seen so many vids on him, too many podcasts about him. Don’t know how I didn’t recognize anything. MrBallen had me fooled the whole time. He’s great at his job.
@@uafc1 people can't help but drivel. This channel attracts NPC sheeple. Yesterday I learned to just ignore the comment section on these videos. Nothing but people echoing the same sentiment. I bet even Ballen himself would love some criticism, but never gets it.
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John, I’m so happy you added “Stupid killer” in your title of this video, because that perfectly describes her. I’m also happy that you’re making this video in real time of her court proceedings. Cannot wait until the guilty verdict! EDIT: John, you did an outstanding job as always! But it would’ve been awesome to include that she texted an associate about where can she find fentanyl for a client with severe back pain, how she threw a party a day after his death, how kouri attacked Eric’s sister, how she got caught smiling in court while a police officer was describing the emt’s attempting CPR, etc. what a nutcase she is!!!
@@2Bad4YOUuuRight?!? Like, whaaaaa??? 😮😮😮 I mean, those details also would’ve either taken more time to explain or distracted from the main reveal, too. But still: Whaaaaaaa? 😮😮😮 I know the terms “sociopath” and “narcissist” are overused, but the face journeys I went on just now make them feel justified.
the way john talked about how kouri was hurt and feeling bad for her kids........ i almost pitied her, poor kids.her been totally shocked,😮, she's a good actress. and to think she wants luxury prison for the rich. she was insane
I don't know what I'd do without Mr.Ballen. the last few years of my life have been extremely trying, and difficult, and listening to you distracts me from the struggles i face everyday. And i thank you from the bottom of my heart. You're literally the best. ❤
@@MarioGoatseWow that's cold man. Way to pile on someone who readily admits they are struggling. Sometimes it's the little things that get us through... If Mr Ballen is this person's escape, who are you to judge?
@@MarioGoatseSo a compliment is what set you off? Jesus man, how miserable are you 😢 I almost feel sorry. No happy person leaves rude comments for strangers.
Watching you tell this story is better than reading any news article about this case. Still sad that a mother could do that to her children.. and to her husband.
Agreed!!! I can't imagine doing ANYTHING that #1-would cause my children pain, or #2-take me away from them, whether it was to go to a "luxury prison" or not!!! This woman is a nut job. She had a beautiful life, beautiful children and a great husband, father & provider!? I realize nobody can know what goes on behind closed doors, but I would say it's pretty obvious here that her husband was a great man and she was just plain evil!!!
@@starlingvines6218 well if that what you think I am sure Mr.Ballen would be more than happy to correct the story as he likes to make sure he gets things right. He tells stories based on ALL the evidence coming out and being presented. He also makes sure that he tells his audience that he might not always have it right either. With that being said Mr.Ballen is an amazing story teller.
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Yeah , you’re right about that - Chris Samie Johnson . GREED FOR MONEY AND LUXURIES , the roots from MAMMON and expensive clothes cars homes is what God is warning the humans to be involved with these things. Today all around the world people are interested to look 👀 at this instead of be satisfied with the small things in life. ❤
I live in Salt Lake City and she was sus from day one! She totally had a ghost writer because I saw her in several interviews and she would say " like, you know" every other word! That house she was building was hideous! Feel so bad for the kids! ✌️
@@magicpyroninjaI doubt she would get the chair. Women always get off with light sentences. It takes an act so horrific and abhorrent to execute a woman.
I'm so used to the plot twists now that I immediately knew it was the Kouri who did it. Can't believe she even made a book pretending to care, when in the end it was all about money.
I did too. But it wasn't due to prior plot twists. It was her behavior that night. Police need accept the fact that women are equally as capable of murder as men are. Infact, men usually act out of emotions like anger, jealousy, ect. Women take a seriel killer approach and plot and scheme and manipulate. I have no doubt she will be convicted. They will find where she obtained the drug by trial if they haven't already.
I drive through and live next to that town (Kamas, UT) quite often. It's crazy how much of an impact this can have on such a close knit town. From memorials, homemade roadside billboards, and many many prayers for this family. 😢
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Your podcasts are great, but your videos are better. I'm sure I'm not the only one who enjoys watching you tell a story. You are so good at it. Your facial expressions and hand movements just add so much to the story. Thanks for being there.
I would love to be able to listen to his podcasts again. I have access to Amazon Prime, but it still tells me I need to subscribe to Amazon unlimited. I don't know if it has to do with being Canadian? Either way, still a bummer. I'm not paying essentially a double subscription when John is telling us it's included with Prime :(
@@elisabethchampagne😅 he's more animated when u see him. Like when cartoon artist watch the voice actors and actresses so they can draw them lol... Idk I'm just talking 😂
i have been excitedly waiting all day!! my mom and i watch your videos and then call each-other and talk about them. thank you for being apart of our Sunday afternoons!!
I see my dad every other Monday (we live kind of far apart otherwise it'd be every Monday) and we catch up and watch the latest two MrBallen episodes together. It's a very cherished ritual of ours. 🩵
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I will never understand how a parent could willingly deprive their children of the other parent. Your problems with each other do not supercede your kid's needs.
Your great energy. How much I enjoy listening to you, its like being around a friend. I really appreciate you and all the time taken to make these so good.
Yay, finally! I saw the message John put on UA-cam yesterday (Saturday) that mentioned how insane this story is. I’ve been so excited to see what it’s all about! We all L🩷VE you John, you are THE BEST STORYTELLER I’ve ever known! Keep up the exceptional work! Love from Texas ♥️🤠🌴
This is the saddest story I've ever heard. It definitely makes it sadder when she was initially painted as the grieving faithful wife who lost her husband.
I live in Salt Lake City and this case is crazy. The wife was sus from day one and her "dream home" is unfinished and so ugly I still don't think it has sold! Her ego got the best of her because in the court of public opinion, she's been guilty since day 1!! Thanks Mr Ballen! 👍🏻✌️💜
She must of cleaned the drink glasses they used to 'Celebrate'' and I bet the 'Old' bottle of codeine based tablets was placed there as to look like he had opiates in his system from them as a wild card to throw police off...Maybe!
@@caitlinmaemartin8830 not sure where you live, but word around the campfire among the folks in Kamas, Park City and even Salt Lake was that wife is looking kinda weird! Take care ✌️
I love when you say "... then you've come to the right channel cause that's all we do..." when you say "all" you ALWAYS bow your head down ❤ i don't think I've ever seen you not do it. 💙
I am friends with Erics cousin. She told me all about this months and months and months ago. Like before they started accusing Korey. They suspected her so hard. Wild stuff dude.
Thank you for sharing this story MrBallen❤️This is why families should continue to reach out to Police if they feel the perpetrator is not being looked at. Hopefully the prosecutors have a strong case if they are seeking the maximum. ⚖️
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The way you’ve told the story is far more convincing than anything Khouri had to write. Man I feel so horribly for those kids, like imagine growing up learning your mother not only killed your father, but made a bunch of books to hugely profit from the murder she committed, I dunno how I’d cope with that growing up, I pray the boys have loving support around them as they grow up!
@@matthewavery2934that makes me happy to learn, I’m glad the boys have a solid loving family around them! It breaks my heart that they lost their dad like this, it’s just so heartless y’know? But I’m glad they have love and support around them, praying they grow up as very strong young men who are happy!
I'd actually say the opposite. The hand gestures is so over exaggerated in his new videos (along with his over dramatic voice) that it just feels scripted and ridiculous. His old videos was really nice though, felt like (as you say) a camp counselor telling stories around a bonfire.
I feel sorry that they got this woman as their mother. They didn't deserve this. And this makes me think that they might grow up to think that all women in this world are money-minded and greedy.
@@Veronica.A. Kouri was much worse than money minded and greedy. She had a demonic level of selfishness and hate that drove her to kill her husband and ruin her family.
I know that creating content and sharing it with the world can be a lot of work, but your videos have truly made a difference in my life, and I just wanted to say a huge thank you for all that you do. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors, and it has helped understand the world a bit better
21:08 men never get justice and women never get punishment.....had the gender roles reversed, death sentence would've been confirmed... ........ Cruel gender discrimination against men.....
It is bananas to me how great this man seems as a father and how awful this garbage woman is for taking him away from his kids. How did he settle for such a monster of a partner….
It's crazy to me how many people think they will be the exception. There are just too many ways to get caught at this point for even strangers to get away with it, but killing your own partner? You're going to jail. I don't get why they can't see that. You are the suspect even if you DIDN'T do it
@@no_peace21:08 men never get justice and women never get punishment.....had the gender roles reversed, death sentence would've been confirmed... ........ Cruel gender discrimination against men.....
I cannot wait til I hear “guilty!” At the end of her trial. What a malicious cold blooded heartless thing to do 😡. My heart breaks for those little boys and Eric’s family and friends. I hope she rots in prison for the rest of her life! Thank you for covering this Mr. Ballen! Best storyteller around! ❤️💫⭐️
@@epizzle923221:08 men never get justice and women never get punishment.....had the gender roles reversed, death sentence would've been confirmed... ........ Cruel gender discrimination against men...
I have 2 boys, and this story breaks my heart ... To grow up without a father, then to find out that the person responsible for it is one you call mom ... The pain, that is a different, terrible kind of pain ....
21:08 men never get justice and women never get punishment.....had the gender roles reversed, death sentence would've been confirmed... ........ Cruel gender discrimination against men.....
What some murderers will do for money. She's not a smart crook . How somebody could kill their husband then soon write a book to counsell her kids and children who have lost a parent or both. Corrie is beyond evil.
I remember the good old days when John would do more than 1 story a week. Oh the joys of being an early follower!
3, 4, even 5 times a week?
@@Complete.cyclepath Ha ha! Nice
Remember the “secrets” in each video haha? When you’d have to comment the time you saw it and he’d pin the first comment
@@breannaweinberg211I wonder why he dropped those
I was an early follower too, loved looking for the secrets and also loved getting so many videos. (I watched them during my lunch in HS, I graduated 2022) but I do understand why he posts less now, he now has a podcast he does too. So he still puts in a lot of work, I hope he doesn't burn out or he takes a break before he does
Im so glad you covered this case. It is haunting. Can you imagine being so soulless that you not only commit this crime but then write a book for your kids on the grief that you caused them?
Sounds like something my evil sister and her greedy rotten husband would do.
That's pretty sick. Evil actually.
@mrBallen can you do the story of Marc Dutroux from belgium?
She deserves to lose custody of her children and for them to shun her forever.
The new book that needs to be written is the
Pchyopath greedy Bitch killer....after the conviction of course.
No matter how this story ends, the kids are the most unfortunate in all of it. They lost a loving and providing father and their mother is an actual monster.
No they’re not. It’s the dad. He’s dead. That’s very unfortunate.
losing two parents could most likely result in suicide though
I know it's morbid, but I always want to know how these kids end up. The most shocking case where I knew the people personally was this one couple in my church (I knew them, but we weren't close friends or anything), the husband snapped and beat his 8 month pregnant wife into a coma. The doctors did an emergency c-section and apart from being a month premature, but baby was fine. The mother died, the husband got life with no possibility of release, and the wife's parents took full custody of the baby. That was 20 years ago and I moved away, so I don't know anything beyond that. The easiest thing would be to tell the child her parents died in a car accident. But then imagine if the girl found out her father was actually alive... And her mother's murderer. Like I said, I knew these people and I've wondered about this ever since.
@@diobrandohaha3212 or the death penalty but they already lost both their parents because of her actions haven't they?? Would anyone advocate for a father who had murdered his wife for money or any reason the wrote a book to profit from what arose out of it on top of it all while going on talk shows etc eating it all up to still be a part of the children's live's?? I would hope not and she should never see her children again and that would ve the best for them as cruel as that sounds but would be even more cruel to allow her to try and justify her deeds to them thereby brainwashing them into having terrible souls.
@@hippo_dame7028 no, it's the kids. They have to spend the rest their life knowing that their mother took their father from them.
A great story to cover is Mike Oros, an outdoorsman in northern Canada who lost his mind in the wilderness and became an infamous serial killer. He wrote everything in journals he hid because he thought the government was trying to erase his thoughts. Would be a sweet idea
I had to look this up because of your comment ( I live in BC) and wow, what a story! Captivated me it’s interesting, I hope mr.ballen will cover this story one day!
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They are tryna erase my mind penne write everything down and hide the books, hope I remember where I put them
Right
some people's heroes are spider-man or batman.
I remember hearing about this, I can’t imagine the pain the kids must be going through; hearing about how your mom ended your dad’s life and making a book about it
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Stopped watching the video because you gave away the already obvious ending.
@@Dime_time333lmao mr ballen stories are always predictable
@@Dime_time333 Then don't look at comments
"Luxury prisons for the rich" I didn't think I could hate her more
I literally hope she's put in the worst prison for women
put her in general population in a cell full of trans.
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RIGHT? Wowzers
Seriously, what does she think prison is, a vacation home where she can work on her next kid's book?
As an actual widow, I hate this woman so much it hurts. She's the reason her children will grow up without a daddy, and she got sympathy from real widows, and asked us to buy her book!
And the fact that their dad was devoted to his boys only makes it worse...I have a son myself and he is the most precious thing. They're a blessing.
I know right, and they are gonna grow up without an actual mom… the kids will be in foster care and have a bad life :(
@@bar_cat7575 I'll pray that those kids get all the help they need.
Your husband is in hell KaFir
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The greed for money has deprived three kids of their father. My heart goes out to them as they're a victim in all this too.
If their mom gets convicted of killing Eric, then her greed will have deprived them of their mother too.
Foul foul woman…, allegedly
The love for money is the root of all evil...
And its sadder since they weren't really poor either
"greed for money"... yeah.. i guess you also say "hunger for food"🤣🤣🤣
greed is one of the 7 deadly sins for a reason.
I don't think Ballen included it but the husband was already suspicious the first time around when he got sick from that sandwich. He already believed that his wife was trying to poison him and told his family and close friends that he thinks she's trying to kill/poison him and if anything happens to him, it was likely his wife.
Why did he take the drink from her after all that
@@onepunchflan3071 I couldn't tell you but I think it had been some time between the two poisoning events. He also didn't want his kids to go through a divorce which was the main/only reason at that point he was still with her. He also was not down to buy that $2 million mansion which probably motivated her to get the "job" done along with the money she'd get. She threw a party, I believe the day after he died in celebration of buying that mansion and understandably everyone close to them was like, wtf...
If I had those suspicions, it would be a cold day in hell before I would eat or drink anything my wife made for me.
He should have separated from her.
I have an uncle in a somewhat similar situation with his partner. He had to be rushed to the hospital. They found something strange going on with him. This man took his behind right back to the home with this woman still living there. People, I just threw up my hands in digust.
I hope your uncle is still alive!
Eric actually suspected Kouri was trying to kill him. So he changed his will and insurance policy and made the beneficiary his sister. Kouri found out about the change as Eric was considering divorce and she attempted to change them back to her, but Eric was alerted and reverted things back to his sister. So when Kouri tried to get payment on the insurance, she found she got nothing. Then she even tried to break into Eric's personal safe even before Eric was buried. One of Eric's other sisters caught her in the act (the safe now being Eric's sister's property according to the will) and Kouri started hitting Eric's sister for trying to stop her. Then Kouri began threatening Eric's parents and sisters by saying she wouldn't let them ever see Eric's boys if they didn't give her the money and made up lies to the boys that Eric's family didn't love them and that was why they were never around. Of course, Kouri was the reason the family wasn't able to be with the boys until her arrest. There were also special events put on to to raise money for Kouri and the boys or charities in general in Eric's honor, and Kouri forbid Eric's family from attending.
Kouri is EVIL😡🔥
Man if anybody tells some small children there family doesn't love them man there a true POS at heart man
This would've been really good to know. Unfortunately, Ballen thought 10 minutes of arbitrary reasons why Eric didn't die this way and embellishing Kouri's interactions were more important.
@@londonworkman7617No one is gonna get every detail in, y’all always find something to complain about
@@Huia87Yikes. Terrible story but great storytelling. Tread carefully, son. I wish you well. 🥰
I feel so bad for the sons. When they get older and learn what their Mom did they will be shocked. Hopefully a loving family will heal their wounds.
Ya. I hear ya. Most comment on here about Mr. B and his storytelling without even mentioning the story.😢
I hope so too. 🙏❤
Mrballen inspires me, my parents said if I get 15k followers They'd buy me a better camera for recording.. begging u guys, literally begging...
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@@hockeytownluv2012😂..! I'm with ya! Anyone saying "my parents will buy me, if.." no. Just no! Makes me feel a certain type of Way...😂🙄
Not only did she kill her children’s father, she also left them orphaned. That’s as evil as evil gets
Isnt that the same?!
@@СавинШайрин they were half orphaned because of his dad, with she facing dead penalty they’ll become orphans
As many of the stories on this channel can attest to now I'm hoping the complete morons who say "Believe all Women" can shut their stinking mouths now. When it comes down to it they can be just as ruthless & evil as Men.
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Not long ago, they found texts that proved Kouri bought the fentanyl from her house keeper. She 100% killed her husband. Crazy story.. I feel so bad for her kids. Idk why she couldn’t have just got that 1 million dollars from selling the house, and then accepted a divorce.
It was probably a lie just to get him to have a drink with her and pacify him about the money she'd taken
She was broke, owed money everywhere, and she needed that life insurance.
Lol what house she was actually talking about the 2mill insurance and she took out on him then had him drink to his death smh evil witch
@@btcmewzik9613 yeah, she probably made that up
@@JuiceBoxx_627 I didn’t look into it, but you’re right. She probably made that story up.
What a sad, pathetic tale. Being the main caregiver for my 92-year-old Mother, I so look forward to your posts, John. I look forward to Sundays when I can have a cup of tea and listen to your latest post while Mother is watching television. It's my one escape. Thank you!
I'm a caregiver for my mom too. Bless you💜
This is so humble I don't have a relationship with my father and my mother I cannot deal with after all she has done. Although my grandfather has always been around for me his best he could so I will do the same for him someday if he needs me...
Look after your mum
I feel you, except I'm the only 24/7 caregiver and the loneliness and burnout is strong.. especially now that the cost of everything has gone up exponentially but not pay😢 Gotta have Mr. Ballen
Bless you. Be thankfully you're able to take care of your Mother. I wish I had been able to take care of my Mother. I was in very bad health and needed help myself. I did what I could for her . Never mind she always hated me and made my life hard,and did everything for the other children. She thought they would take. Care of her in her old age. She seen the Truth in the end.
The saddest part of this whole story is that after all the trauma the three kids must have have gone through after losing their father, the ultimate betrayal would be them finding out that it was actually done by their own mother, they will likely never get over it.
I agree. Those poor kids.
She can just write another book about being gaslit by your own psycho mother for years, and that will help them
@@_Listen_to_Solar_Kama_Sutralol who hurt you?
@@_Listen_to_Solar_Kama_Sutra women mistreat men and men mistreat women, it's not a gender-specific trait.
@@SunshineBrulehe isn't wrong though....why did you get triggered?
how the hell can someone kill their partner,lie to their kids and profit from their death.just mind blowingly tragic,heart breaking and sad
Right!! Blows my mind!
Disassociative Identity Syndrome - I think it’s what Norman Bates had, all-though I think it works diff from what psychology says - I used to be on drugs and I genuinely had a part of my brain that took care of buying and using, but there was another part that was a father, husband, business owner, etc…it’s honestly scary the way I could compartmentalize the two…obviously this isn’t anything like Kourey and I’m not making excuses for her AT ALL, but I do believe it’s important to try and understand how the brain can allow bad behavior or in this case evil behavior
Utah just be like that
source: i unfortunately live here
I just read an article says that she got caught in jail with a letter telling her brother to testify falsely, and she claimed that it was an excerpt from a fictional book. This lady is unbelievable
Greed
Sucks for those kids. Losing their dad especially at those ages is tragic in itself. Finding out it was their mom who did it makes it beyond tragic. That’s gonna be a lifetime of questions and sadness. I hope they bond together and make it through it.
21:08 men never get justice and women never get punishment.....had the gender roles reversed, death sentence would've been confirmed... ........ Cruel gender discrimination against men...
Respect to Mr. Ballen, sitting in a dark room full of smoke and telling us stories.
Mr.Ballen is the best story teller I've come across so far. I fall asleep listening to him because his voice is very soothing, not because his stories put me to sleep, they're really quite interesting . He has amazing talent and I'm hooked. I've just gotten used to his calming voice before I go to bed!
He's actually filming outside in the mist with a giant green wall
Under-rated comment for sure😂😂😂😂😂
I can't believe how strong his lungs are 😂
Right, I hope it's not a fire and only cigarette smoke. Still... can't be healthy.
I went to high school with her, we used to go snowboarding together all the time. Crazy to think how such a normal person can supposedly do this.
Curious, since this is in Utah, is the family LDS? There was that other case in Utah not long ago where the father killed his wife, kids and MIL. No disrespect intended, just curious as I said.
@@brendatomlinson From what I was able to find, it seems that they may have once been active, practicing members, but at some point fell away from those beliefs. The fact that it was an alcoholic drink which they had the evening Eric died would also seem to indicate that, at a minimum, they weren't closely following the doctrine espoused by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Saints, even if they were practicing members.
@@brendatomlinson please don't believe everything oyu read on the internet. I also went to school with her lol
Crazy ..you never know'!
Crazy to think a normal person would go snowboarding with a murderer, but that’s how life goes…
The luxury prison for rich people really took me out.
I feel so so bad for those kids :(
The more I've learned about this case, the more appalled I am. Kouri was a total monster from the very beginning of the marriage. Eric and the kids did not deserve this at all.
Did not deserve? Eric chose her himself, no one made him
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@@ayf_ So you mean he deserved to be stolen from, and deserved to be murdered, only because he chose her? I suggest you think really hard for a moment what you just implied there.
@afqy6779 He didn't chose this. Clearly she was deliberately deceptive about who she was.
Mate, she litteraly poisend her husband
As a Utahn, we've all been following this case. It's always a shock when something like this happens in your own state. We are collectively disgusted and pray that her children can recover from one of the worst kinds of betrayal.
Well, there isn't much out here in the deserts of Utah. But there's a world of difference between not much and nothing. On the surface it may seem surprising, but the more details I find out about the whole thing, I get surprised for a different reason. Mainly like, "WTF did this lady think would happen?" and I really wonder if she's aware that the death penalty is still a thing here in the state....... Not wishing that on anyone, but she seems to have been more concerned about money than the fact that when she would be caught she would have all of it taken away legally by the state itself.
I hered the husband made his sister the attorney of power so his wife cori got nothing from his death is this true?
@robertweaver9995 I have heard that too. And that she was beyond furious about it. Also that he had told members of his family that if anything were to happen to him, that it was the wife.
small town eh ?
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Got home from weekend errands, visiting the kids and brand new grandbaby....finally home with a fresh cup of coffee, pjs, the dogs and Mr. Ballen....the PERFECT way to wrap up the weekend. Thank you Mr. B for being a pleasant, constant for an old gal. Much love from the Buckeye state 😉♥️♥️♥️
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21:08 men never get justice and women never get punishment.....had the gender roles reversed, death sentence would've been confirmed... ........ Cruel gender discrimination against men...
A new development has been found regarding this story: as part of her real estate venture, she allegedly bought a house, flipped it, and re-sold it to a family that got really sick because the house was infested with mold and she didn't disclose it. I hope she's locked away for a long, long time. Her poor kids didn't deserve any of this. They are the ones who have to suffer because of their greedy mother :(
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Wow crazy
Jon, 7.85m?!! When I first started watching/listening years ago, I knew you would blow up. Very well-deserved! To the best storyteller on the internet 🥂
Right? Hes the best!
You know what's weird, I DID TOO! So, I saw his # and my jaw dropped! And he so deserves it, but besides celebs, the highest I've seen on all of my UA-camr's, is 5. something million and I just glanced, and went whoa, literally when I started this vid! He's absolutely AWESOME. He puts in his time , research, and loves his subs! 👏👏👏👏👍you deserve it Mr. JOHN BALLEN! I just knew he had a huge following, but not that big! And I've been watching since , well for a very long time,lol! Good for him! I just haven't been paying attention and he even does a whole channel for espanol, and his podcasts, and boom the kicker, HE SERVED OUR COUNTRY! FOR US, AND IS STILL HERE FOR US! LOVE YOUR COMMENT!
@smoovioohe meant 7.85M subs
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Holy 💩 I just realized this. Well earned ❤❤❤❤❤
The poor kids will probably never really recover from this trauma. First losing their dad, then losing their mom and remembering how their mom was consoling them every night and telling them stories about their dad in heaven when she was the one who "allegedly" had killed him. No matter how the story will end, my heart goes out to the boys.
She took a great father away from 3 boys. What a disgrace
I live in Utah and went to school with Kouri. I would see her often because it's still a small town. Everyone in town helped her after she killed Eric. It was honestly heart breaking. We all supported her book. It's honestly heartbreaking. It has broken our small town. I pray for the kids. He was a wonderful dad. I never thought she would do this. She had red flags. But.. taking Eric's life never would have thought.
Curious what kind of red flags have you noticed about her?
What happened to the kids
@@kiburi2903probably a nutcases in town.
@pbrown, I'm in Utah as well and remember when the story broke. Feel for those kids
I am not fully convinced she did this yet. I might be the only one.
I've heard of this case. I don't want to give it away, but this woman was (and still is) so blinded by greed that it literally destroyed all of her brain cells.
Profiting off of someone’s murder is a grievous sin. People are doing cruel things for their own benefit, and yet they’re unashamed for doing so. We appreciate Mr Ballen’s dedication and hard work in delivering these cases. They’re being brought forth to raise awareness for other people who may be trapped in situations like this.
Boy wait til I tell you how the US healthcare system works...
@@frostbite3820Please include the Criminal justice system, financial/banking, pharma... Oh, nevermind.
It’s not that money is the root to evil it’s the love of money that is true evil
White Americans
"profiting off of someone's murder is a grievous sin."... what again is the business model of this very channel?
As someone who lost their dad at a young age, this whole thing makes me sick. Not only do those poor boys have to live without their dad, they now have to live with the fact their mother is the reason! I hope they are doing okay.
One of the kids most likely had the psychopathic genes of the mom passed on to them so he probably won't feel much loss.
@@schmingusssthis is an unhinged thing to say about a child you don’t even know lmao. be normal.
@schmingusss this is one of the lowest IQ comments I've read in my 13 years of browsing youtube comments 😂 congrats, "more-on"
You grow and learn from things that have happened to you as a child and, eventually, get back to normal. As a child who went thru trauma, I know this all too well. But today I have two kids of my own and live as normal as humanly possibly. I have lived with things like addiction and other demons, but I fight everyday for myself and the ones I love. They keep my head above water.
@@schmingusss some things are not acceptable to say. There's a possibility they will read this and you just added a blow to being a reasonable person for some who lost their parents. Having to spell it out for you? Crawl back under the rock you've been hiding beneath.
Kouri didn't even write the children's book herself, she paid for a ghost writing service and even left a testimonial on their website
Horrible
thats a lil less insane lol
Think You Mr Ballen for proven wyte on wyte and Gay on Gay crime does exist and happens often 😂
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@@boepaynepill318People tend to commit crime against the people they're around the most, so yeah, of course it happens.
Hmm, I had not heard that.
Yes Podcasts are great but honestly, I love to watch your expression. You are a very great story teller and the face is what makes it so pleasurable.
I live in Utah and have been following this story. The impact statement made by his sister in the probation hearing broke my heart. She misses her brother with all her heart. It’s something I relate to deeply. Hope they find justice
For any parent out there with a child who has been adversely effected by the death of someone close to them..a book I found very helpful for my then 8 year old daughter trying to process the death of my then 7 year old daughter(we were in a very bad car accident 9-18-18) whom was her little sister and best friend, The Invisible String is a book that is appropriate for any child with separation anxiety and even the loss of a loved one altogether. Thank you Mr. Ballen for covering another intriguing true story for all of us!
So sorry for ur loss 😢
My condolences on your loss. I can't even begin to image how hard it must be. 😢
@@itzAurora_Xoxo thank you ❤️
@@omniscient420 No, it’s something I can’t even explain…a pain that is literally physical. I appreciate your kind words
@@amandaking6417 You don't have to, I have a 3.5 year old whom I love to the ends of the universe. Again, I am very sorry for your loss. Your strength is beyond measure.
I was at Eric’s funeral (Kouri didn’t even speak at it and was acting SO odd for someone who “suddenly lost” their husband) NO Tears were shed not even as she disgustingly watched Eric’s three YOUNG Boys sobbing while they participated as Honorary Paul Bearers at their Dad’s Funeral. I HATE having to hear her name the more his story goes global…however I do want everyone to know that Kouri Darden MURDERED Eric, the Father of their 3 children and is still trying to get away with it!
Oh my God... how sad. We hear his stories about "other" people. Your comment just made it REAL. I'm so sorry for your loss. They sounded like such a perfect couple with such a perfect life. Damn she's a cold heated sociopath!
21:08 men never get justice and women never get punishment.....had the gender roles reversed, death sentence would've been confirmed... ........ Cruel gender discrimination against men...
Spoiler alert!!! Lol
False. you do not know them and you were not there
@@McFunnyBonenever read the comments til after the video
Those baby boys’ questions broke MY heart
I saw this in the news a few months ago. There was such an outrage when they "found out" that she was the killer. I whole-heartedly believe that she did indeed commit murder.
He's watching you Kory.
She outright _robbed_ her sons of their excellent father. I hope she never gets out of prison.
Bring back the gallows
I wish UA-cam would remove seeing the top comment on videos, you ruined the story
@@ElderWizardTo be fair, Mr ballen spoiled the story with the title as well on this one🤦♂️ Great story nonetheless!!
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What a terrible woman. She literally had an amazing husband who loved his kids and took care of his family - and that wasn’t good enough for her. I pray that those beautiful boys find peace in a genuine loving home.
Right? I cannot fathom how some people are literally psychopaths. Entitled to the point of killing the father of her kids.... Although now to think of it, actually were all of them his kids??????????
I don't know, it sounds like he may have been a dick too if he was out illegally hunting animals.
@@Tinil0ya you gotta be an A hole to knowingly poach a bull elk
@@Tinil0what a ridiculous statement, so he needs to be murdered by his wife? You are insane.
I'm sure they're in good hands with Eric's family. If Eric was awesome, he learned it from them.
You're a gifted, wonderful story teller. I can listen to you all day.
So can I. Best storyteller ever! I do prefer the videos over the podcasts too.
Sunday with Mr Ballen and a cup of tea is something that I look forward to all week! I really love his stories, especially the way he tells them!
21:08 men never get justice and women never get punishment.....had the gender roles reversed, death sentence would've been confirmed... ........ Cruel gender discrimination against men.....
My heart breaks for those three little boys. What an absolutely unforgivable act, I hope the punishment is served to the fullest extent.
how about the victim ?
@@samofrabatThe victim is gone and isn't feeling any pain. The boys are.
Mrballen inspires me, my parents said if I get 15k followers They'd buy me a better camera for recording.. begging u guys, literally begging...
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You are not bright are you ? So if someone died.....no need to feel sad for them or relate to them ?
She is nothing but a money grubbing sociopath. he changed his will when he filed for divorce . so she didn't find out till after she killed him that he made sure she wouldn't get 1 red cent. everything went to his kids . he knew she had tried to kill him already and he told people . the police ignored all the calls for a year before they finally arrested her .
the big clue for police was that the electronic devices proved she used an App that is just supposed to help people write short things to write the entire book . that is when the police started listening to the accusations they had been getting from family and friends for a year .
For the past few weeks now, my Mother has been engrossed in your videos John, commenting on your undisputed storytelling. In particular, quote "each video is simply engrossing and intriguing." In hind sight, I'm glad that I shared your channel with her as she's now hooked onto each new video!
21:08 men never get justice and women never get punishment.....had the gender roles reversed, death sentence would've been confirmed... ........ Cruel gender discrimination against men...
12:27 As someone who had cancer, I think it's important to note that while Fentanyl can be added to heroin, that's not what its intended use is (nor was developed) for. It's an extremely powerful (and legal) opioid meant for extreme pain, which can be administered IM/IV, taken orally, and can also be absorbed (slowly) through the skin by way of transdermal patch.
MrBallen on Sunday is the perfect way to end the week
its the reason i get through the week 😂
Begin the week but I feel you
Cheers 🍻 to that
@@kenneg122003beat me to it lol
Technically, it's beginning the week. But, I agree
No matter what the story is with Kouri, may those three young lads get the love and support they need. RIP Eric!!
Yeah, that was my first thought too. What happened to the children?
I heard about story more than 8 times but I’m here watching it again coz my man Mr Ballen is a good storyteller and it’s feels like I’m hearing it for the first time.
Hope everybody is having a good weekend, for those who don’t just know that tomorrow is gonna be better than today
Hope your weekend was nice fun and safe as we all unwind down into new week peace positive energy vibes continuity
Yep Ballen is the man alright 😊
I absolutely love how you told the story. I've seen it done from other content creators and deep dives and all that and then you go and put the Mr ball and spin on it. I love it. Absolutely love it❤
I can't be the only one who immediately thought about the kids when it ended up being the mom that killed him. Man I feel so bad for them.
These cases always come back to the one horrifying factor.... Human spirits can be SO strong, but to lose your father, be comforted by your mother, then months later find out your mother KILLED you father over something as stupid as money.... And having to wrap you mind around all this as a KID?! Thankful they have their siblings because not many people in the world will ever be able to relate to that and guide them through it
Yeah, they're going to need some major therapy to help them process this...maybe their mother can help pay the doctor fees from prison since she literally killed their father for his money.
Its sad because she not only killed him to possibly open her dating pool but also to gain fame it'll fuck those kids mentally coming to term with what happened with their parents
Edit: she was also stealing from her husband and possibly put them deep in debt
Of course ur not the only one, im pretty sure we all did
@@cartooncritique6625ñ no l
You forgot the best parts! Eric was afraid of his wife and had began to believe she was trying to kill him, so before his death he switch the name on the insurance policy to his sister, she got it all and that witch got nothing. I don’t know where the one you said came from I never heard that mentioned, I know she found out her husband switched the names and tried to forge and change it back but he was notified.
This was a story from her point of view not his. Also this is a developing story so a lot of things were not included
This story has just blown me away. I have been watching the news. And, the radiant smile on her face when she poses for the camera with her husband is enough to make a person crazy.
She is as evil as they come.
There's a lot of evil in the world.
@@nick-brothwood if she isn’t given the death penalty it would be a complete failure of the justice system
Your story telling is why so many of us binged everyrhing that we could as soon as we found you! As good as the podcast is, visually you are a huge part of the story telling. ❤
I’ve been depressed for five years. Thank goodness Mr. Ballen was here and rekindled my passion for the strange, dark and mysterious. I love this channel and it saved me.
Keep going... I am finally making strides after being depressed for a decade.... Try to make little tiny improvements every single day... Motivation is usually non existent when depressed but if you can at least get started on something u can usually push through and get in a groove... Don't give up you can prevail... I believe in you...
This channel saved you? That’s a bit dramatic
@@jeffserrano2646 🤫
Same ❤
@@jeffserrano2646Clearly you have zero understanding of depression. Muppet.
I feel so bad for those kids and Eric’s family/loved ones. This is just such a sad and strange case. Been seeing it around everywhere but so glad you covered it - your storytelling is my absolute favourite. Thanks for sharing!
thank you!!
Mrballen inspires me, my parents said if I get 15k followers They'd buy me a better camera for recording.. begging u guys, literally begging...
21:08 men never get justice and women never get punishment.....had the gender roles reversed, death sentence would've been confirmed... ........ Cruel gender discrimination against men.....
I think I've been watching too many MrBallen videos because the minute he mentioned Kouri giving Eric a drink I was like "oh yeah she totally poisoned him" 💀
took me awhile to guess, thought at first the mom was going to roll over in sleep and accidentally kill the baby, then thought maybe one of the kids killed the dad, guess i thought it weird she killed him then called the ambulance as it seems like an easy way to get caught or suspected
For me it was 'she started writing a book', I was like 'yep, she will decide to publish it, otherwise he wouldn't call it a book, a journal maybe, or just a story, but not a book, like an object'.
Yep, me too. I have all of my husband's passwords and I check the mail. LOL
May also be reading Agatha Christie? This story almost sounds like her plot.
I did too
I love his hand movements!!
I just love the way you tell stories Mr Ballen, you tell it with so much passion, i can literally feel it in your voice and body language.
21:08 men never get justice and women never get punishment.....had the gender roles reversed, death sentence would've been confirmed... ........ Cruel gender discrimination against men.....
Finally caught a MrBallen video right as it came out, you're one if the best storytellers out there! Keep up the good work!
😎👍🏾
Still waiting on my pizza he's supposed to deliver
My heart hurts for those kids. Not only did they lose a great Dad but to find out their own Mom killed him. I hope she never gets out of jail!
I'm horrified that anyone could do such a thing, not only to her husband, but to those children. Where are the children? I'll be praying for them. I hope they're getting intense counseling and living with a stable, loving family.
Bro! The way you build up the suspense and don't just give away the whole plot in the beginning. ..it sets you miles apart from any other true crime channel. Love it
Masterclass in telling a story dudes incredible the way he draws you in he has you locked in from start to finish not so sure I’ve heard anyone do what he can do.
@@blakesherwood6323 aaannnd thats why this dude has nearly 8 million followers. Great channel ! Watch many others but his just goes that bit extra, we even like his mid video adverts lol, oh, and no make up tutorials lol. "Elle Romanova" is another good one , not as many videos but she has zero adds, give her a look....
Dude, the plot is literally on the title of the video...
He is amazing that way. I haven’t seen anyone that can take you down a garden path like he does.
I think it was for Dahmer… but I can’t remember for sure… anyway, it wasn’t titled that. I was thinking how horrible the story was, like what a shit person.
And then *finally* like 3/4 in he name drops. And I was shocked. I’ve seen so many vids on him, too many podcasts about him. Don’t know how I didn’t recognize anything.
MrBallen had me fooled the whole time. He’s great at his job.
@@uafc1 people can't help but drivel. This channel attracts NPC sheeple. Yesterday I learned to just ignore the comment section on these videos. Nothing but people echoing the same sentiment. I bet even Ballen himself would love some criticism, but never gets it.
I gotta say, this is one of the darkest stories you’ve told yet. Those poor kids 😢 I hope they’re surrounded by love.
You realize this is a current event and not just a story?
@@maryjane443221:08 men never get justice and women never get punishment.....had the gender roles reversed, death sentence would've been confirmed... ........ Cruel gender discrimination against men...
@@maryjane4432 “delivered in story format” - Mr. Ballen
John, I’m so happy you added “Stupid killer” in your title of this video, because that perfectly describes her. I’m also happy that you’re making this video in real time of her court proceedings. Cannot wait until the guilty verdict!
EDIT: John, you did an outstanding job as always! But it would’ve been awesome to include that she texted an associate about where can she find fentanyl for a client with severe back pain, how she threw a party a day after his death, how kouri attacked Eric’s sister, how she got caught smiling in court while a police officer was describing the emt’s attempting CPR, etc. what a nutcase she is!!!
Oh SnAP!! 🤯💥💀
@@2Bad4YOUuuRight?!? Like, whaaaaa??? 😮😮😮
I mean, those details also would’ve either taken more time to explain or distracted from the main reveal, too. But still: Whaaaaaaa? 😮😮😮 I know the terms “sociopath” and “narcissist” are overused, but the face journeys I went on just now make them feel justified.
the way john talked about how kouri was hurt and feeling bad for her kids........ i almost pitied her, poor kids.her been totally shocked,😮, she's a good actress. and to think she wants luxury prison for the rich. she was insane
Thanks Mr. Ballen! Everyone needs to know what this vile conniving woman did! Sending the family so much love!
I don't know what I'd do without Mr.Ballen. the last few years of my life have been extremely trying, and difficult, and listening to you distracts me from the struggles i face everyday. And i thank you from the bottom of my heart. You're literally the best. ❤
Slide off his shaft. It’s just a UA-cam channel. He’s not Jesus
@@MarioGoatseWow that's cold man. Way to pile on someone who readily admits they are struggling. Sometimes it's the little things that get us through... If Mr Ballen is this person's escape, who are you to judge?
@@MarioGoatseSo a compliment is what set you off? Jesus man, how miserable are you 😢 I almost feel sorry. No happy person leaves rude comments for strangers.
@@MarioGoatsebitter much? You should take your petty show somewhere else.
@@ItsKrma00 You don’t like opposing opinions? What are you gonna do about it Carla? You got some wine courage do you?
Watching you tell this story is better than reading any news article about this case. Still sad that a mother could do that to her children.. and to her husband.
Agreed!!! I can't imagine doing ANYTHING that #1-would cause my children pain, or #2-take me away from them, whether it was to go to a "luxury prison" or not!!! This woman is a nut job. She had a beautiful life, beautiful children and a great husband, father & provider!? I realize nobody can know what goes on behind closed doors, but I would say it's pretty obvious here that her husband was a great man and she was just plain evil!!!
Sometimes I wonder why I read the comments before finishing the video 😑
All about that $$$
If you look at the court hearings it’s very different from this misleading video
@@starlingvines6218 well if that what you think I am sure Mr.Ballen would be more than happy to correct the story as he likes to make sure he gets things right. He tells stories based on ALL the evidence coming out and being presented. He also makes sure that he tells his audience that he might not always have it right either. With that being said Mr.Ballen is an amazing story teller.
She has some brass balls. Hope their children find healing and peace Rest In Peace Dad
I'm really glad that you brought this story to light, this story really needed to be talked about.
21:08 men never get justice and women never get punishment.....had the gender roles reversed, death sentence would've been confirmed... ........ Cruel gender discrimination against men...
I am from Utah. This woman is an embarrassment to all of us women trying our best to actually raise well adjusted, thriving children.
Oh we know. We're aware she was disgusting example of a human being and I hope she gets the chair
me too
Yeah , you’re right about that - Chris Samie Johnson .
GREED FOR MONEY AND LUXURIES , the roots from MAMMON and expensive clothes cars homes is what God is warning the humans to be involved with these things.
Today all around the world people are interested to look 👀 at this instead of be satisfied with the small things in life.
❤
I live in Salt Lake City and she was sus from day one! She totally had a ghost writer because I saw her in several interviews and she would say " like, you know" every other word! That house she was building was hideous! Feel so bad for the kids! ✌️
@@magicpyroninjaI doubt she would get the chair. Women always get off with light sentences. It takes an act so horrific and abhorrent to execute a woman.
I'm so used to the plot twists now that I immediately knew it was the Kouri who did it. Can't believe she even made a book pretending to care, when in the end it was all about money.
Hahaha me too as soon as I hear he died beside her in bed I was like it was her for sure lol
I did too. But it wasn't due to prior plot twists. It was her behavior that night. Police need accept the fact that women are equally as capable of murder as men are. Infact, men usually act out of emotions like anger, jealousy, ect. Women take a seriel killer approach and plot and scheme and manipulate. I have no doubt she will be convicted. They will find where she obtained the drug by trial if they haven't already.
I never seen it coming, maybe thats why I am a painting contractor and not a detective 😛
Yeah me too I’m not use to him telling stories I already know. I still can’t remember where I saw this story
I knew it was Kouri just because of how her name was spelled incorrectly.
As soon as Kouri said that Erik doesn’t do drugs i immediately thought of the drink she gave him
I drive through and live next to that town (Kamas, UT) quite often. It's crazy how much of an impact this can have on such a close knit town. From memorials, homemade roadside billboards, and many many prayers for this family. 😢
21:08 men never get justice and women never get punishment.....had the gender roles reversed, death sentence would've been confirmed... ........ Cruel gender discrimination against men...
Your podcasts are great, but your videos are better. I'm sure I'm not the only one who enjoys watching you tell a story. You are so good at it. Your facial expressions and hand movements just add so much to the story.
Thanks for being there.
I prefer to watch. Super disappointed he’s sold out to Amazon
I would love to be able to listen to his podcasts again. I have access to Amazon Prime, but it still tells me I need to subscribe to Amazon unlimited. I don't know if it has to do with being Canadian? Either way, still a bummer. I'm not paying essentially a double subscription when John is telling us it's included with Prime :(
not trying to be rude but why do you like the hand movements? why does it matter that he’s throwing his arms all around while he’s talking?
@@elisabethchampagne😅 he's more animated when u see him. Like when cartoon artist watch the voice actors and actresses so they can draw them lol... Idk I'm just talking 😂
I prefer the videos, too. In general I'm not much of a podcast fan of anyone because they take more time. I love all the Mr. B YT videos best!
i have been excitedly waiting all day!! my mom and i watch your videos and then call each-other and talk about them. thank you for being apart of our Sunday afternoons!!
I see my dad every other Monday (we live kind of far apart otherwise it'd be every Monday) and we catch up and watch the latest two MrBallen episodes together. It's a very cherished ritual of ours. 🩵
@@minxstole93that’s wonderful! 🩷
Think You Mr Ballen for proven wyte on wyte and Gay on Gay crime does exist and happens often 😂
..again thank you
@@minxstole93that’s pretty cool I hope when my daughter gets older we can share a common interest like that
21:08 men never get justice and women never get punishment.....had the gender roles reversed, death sentence would've been confirmed... ........ Cruel gender discrimination against men.....
I will never understand how a parent could willingly deprive their children of the other parent. Your problems with each other do not supercede your kid's needs.
Your great energy. How much I enjoy listening to you, its like being around a friend. I really appreciate you and all the time taken to make these so good.
Yay, finally! I saw the message John put on UA-cam yesterday (Saturday) that mentioned how insane this story is. I’ve been so excited to see what it’s all about! We all L🩷VE you John, you are THE BEST STORYTELLER I’ve ever known! Keep up the exceptional work!
Love from Texas ♥️🤠🌴
Nothing hits better than John telling a story on a Sunday ❤🤟🏻❤️
This is the saddest story I've ever heard. It definitely makes it sadder when she was initially painted as the grieving faithful wife who lost her husband.
I love all of your stories! Thank you for putting so much effort in them! Its a great way to end an afternoon
Thank you!!
They’re not his stories
@@MelaNonethen who’s channel is this? Go get you a hug or sum since you clearly need one
@@MelaNoneobviously, that's not what she means lol
Think You Mr Ballen for proven wyte on wyte and Gay on Gay crime does exist and happens often 😂
..again thank you
I live in Salt Lake City and this case is crazy. The wife was sus from day one and her "dream home" is unfinished and so ugly I still don't think it has sold! Her ego got the best of her because in the court of public opinion, she's been guilty since day 1!! Thanks Mr Ballen! 👍🏻✌️💜
And with a straight face lied over and over to those poor kids and the rest of the world mind boggling special place in hell for that one
She must of cleaned the drink glasses they used to 'Celebrate'' and I bet the 'Old' bottle of codeine based tablets was placed there as to look like he had opiates in his system from them as a wild card to throw police off...Maybe!
Actually no one actually suspected her. That’s what was crazy about this case.
@@caitlinmaemartin8830 not sure where you live, but word around the campfire among the folks in Kamas, Park City and even Salt Lake was that wife is looking kinda weird! Take care ✌️
I love when you say "... then you've come to the right channel cause that's all we do..." when you say "all" you ALWAYS bow your head down ❤ i don't think I've ever seen you not do it. 💙
Yasss😆 my fav
Me too!! Haha! That’s my favorite part of the intro!
I love this too and even on the podcast you can hear the slight change in audio when he does it lol. It's my favorite ❤
I'm honestly glad other people have noticed this and enjoy it. I don't feel so weird lol
Awe I'm glad y'all notice it too! I think it's totes adorable 🥰
I am friends with Erics cousin. She told me all about this months and months and months ago. Like before they started accusing Korey. They suspected her so hard. Wild stuff dude.
Thank you for sharing this story MrBallen❤️This is why families should continue to reach out to Police if they feel the perpetrator is not being looked at. Hopefully the prosecutors have a strong case if they are seeking the maximum. ⚖️
@@MbitaChiziyou've been reported. Stop with your BS
@gentrykoda imagine having 10 subs in 10 years that's u
21:08 men never get justice and women never get punishment.....had the gender roles reversed, death sentence would've been confirmed... ........ Cruel gender discrimination against men...
MrBallen's storytelling is just incredible. It really makes you feel like you're a fly on the wall, observing everything that's happening.
Almost 8M subs in 2023 very hard to to do on YT props been listening to big bro since 2020 when he started!
I know it's like he's there!
More knob slobbering from Mballen fans.
The way you’ve told the story is far more convincing than anything Khouri had to write. Man I feel so horribly for those kids, like imagine growing up learning your mother not only killed your father, but made a bunch of books to hugely profit from the murder she committed, I dunno how I’d cope with that growing up, I pray the boys have loving support around them as they grow up!
Trust me Eric’s family will take good care of them and make them strong
@@matthewavery2934that makes me happy to learn, I’m glad the boys have a solid loving family around them! It breaks my heart that they lost their dad like this, it’s just so heartless y’know? But I’m glad they have love and support around them, praying they grow up as very strong young men who are happy!
Boys are going to be raised in a right family. trust me
Think You Mr Ballen for proving wyte on wyte and Gay on Gay crime does exist and happens often 😂
..again thank you
Mrballen inspires me, my parents said if I get 15k followers They'd buy me a better camera for recording.. begging u guys, literally begging...
Thanks Mr B!
We really appreciate the effort. My chi prefer seeing the video versus just podcast but definitely relish every minute regardless!
You never get tired of MrBallen's uploads 🙌keep them coming
Can’t get tired of something that he rarely does anymore
@@MelaNonehater
I do, especially when they are already well known stories that are all over UA-cam
@@TyeArtisik not a hater. Just don’t like cons.
@@kevinouellette5316 exactly! And NPC’s sucking him off for telling everyone else’s stories.
Mr.Ballen isn’t the same without watching you narrate 😔 It’s like watching a camp counselor tell spooky stories by the camp fire.
Sorry, what do you mean? Or did you make a typo?
@@BrapNeeflapI think they mean listening to the podcasts isn’t the same as watching mr ballen narrate the stories? :)
I have to agree, much better seeing his hand movements and the gesture he does.😊
@@towniesalem ahh that must be it! Thanks 🙏
I'd actually say the opposite. The hand gestures is so over exaggerated in his new videos (along with his over dramatic voice) that it just feels scripted and ridiculous. His old videos was really nice though, felt like (as you say) a camp counselor telling stories around a bonfire.
I feel so sorry for those little boys…. Them losing both their parents at the same time pretty much is another tragedy in itself.
I feel sorry that they got this woman as their mother. They didn't deserve this. And this makes me think that they might grow up to think that all women in this world are money-minded and greedy.
@@Veronica.A. Kouri was much worse than money minded and greedy. She had a demonic level of selfishness and hate that drove her to kill her husband and ruin her family.
@@Josh-qo7yd that's true. She's a monster and women like her malign other decent, kind hearted women and give rise to misogynist individuals.
@@Veronica.A. do money-minded and greedy women cause misogyny too?
Tell me, what kind of men cause my misandry?
@@Josh-qo7yd u are not making any sense. Read my comment first before being an OG keyboard warrior.
Yes, im always waiting for a video. Yo make my day! If I have a bad day i will watch your videos and im right away in a good mood (:
I took a break from watching ur vids so I could binge watch, but I forgot how absolutely amazing you are at telling story’s. Truly campfire material
I know that creating content and sharing it with the world can be a lot of work, but your videos have truly made a difference in my life, and I just wanted to say a huge thank you for all that you do. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors, and it has helped understand the world a bit better
21:08 men never get justice and women never get punishment.....had the gender roles reversed, death sentence would've been confirmed... ........ Cruel gender discrimination against men.....
If Kouri gets away with this murder then I will have completely lost all hope in the justice system.
theres a good chance. the system is pay to win
@@Anybanks very true. It will probably be another Casey Anthony scenario.
Get ready to lose hope then
I already lost hope in the justice system w RvW's overturn
@@blackburnedRVW being overturned saved lives. this killer didn’t
It is bananas to me how great this man seems as a father and how awful this garbage woman is for taking him away from his kids. How did he settle for such a monster of a partner….
They never think they're getting caught. She really thought being rich would get her luxury prison? How can she be that heartless to her sons?
It's crazy to me how many people think they will be the exception. There are just too many ways to get caught at this point for even strangers to get away with it, but killing your own partner? You're going to jail. I don't get why they can't see that. You are the suspect even if you DIDN'T do it
@@no_peace21:08 men never get justice and women never get punishment.....had the gender roles reversed, death sentence would've been confirmed... ........ Cruel gender discrimination against men.....
I cannot wait til I hear “guilty!” At the end of her trial. What a malicious cold blooded heartless thing to do 😡. My heart breaks for those little boys and Eric’s family and friends. I hope she rots in prison for the rest of her life! Thank you for covering this Mr. Ballen! Best storyteller around! ❤️💫⭐️
She'll get a slap on the wrist.
A absolutely agree... How could anyone do this?
@@IchbinXno way she’s getting life
You maybe waiting a long time or forever because if she is able to hire a good Lawyer Mr Ballens video could aid her defense....
@@epizzle923221:08 men never get justice and women never get punishment.....had the gender roles reversed, death sentence would've been confirmed... ........ Cruel gender discrimination against men...
I have 2 boys, and this story breaks my heart ... To grow up without a father, then to find out that the person responsible for it is one you call mom ... The pain, that is a different, terrible kind of pain ....
21:08 men never get justice and women never get punishment.....had the gender roles reversed, death sentence would've been confirmed... ........ Cruel gender discrimination against men.....
What some murderers will do for money. She's not a smart crook . How somebody could kill their husband then soon write a book to counsell her kids and children who have lost a parent or both. Corrie is beyond evil.