By: Tristan Balagtas
Eric Richins died from a lethal dose of fentanyl in March 2022.


Tristan Balagtas is a Reporter at PEOPLE. He specializes in covering court proceedings, legal reform, juvenile detention, and the legal rights of minors, bringing attention to critical issues affecting youth in the justice system. Tristan's work has been featured in People Magazine, Headline & Global News, The Messenger, Enstarz, University Herald, IBT Media, Latin Times, and A&E Television Networks, LLC.
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