On the final day of the trial of Kouri Richins, Judge Richard Mrazik closed the courtroom to members of both the prosecution and defense for closing arguments. This decision was made to make more room for members of the same families. While the public was not allowed in the court, thousands continued to follow the trial online. Selena Armitage, a true crime aficionado who attended the trial in person, said she was "furious" when not allowed to participate in closing arguments and felt the state had met its burden of proof. Despite this, she connected with Kouri's family throughout the trial and they gave her one of their unused seats.