HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson teen accused of killing his mother and sister and attempting to kill his father now has a date for his preliminary hearing.
The hearing for Samuel Vonachen, who was a fourteen at the time of the alleged crimes has been set for Feb. 23, at 9:30 a.m. That according to Judge Joe McCarville who will be the judge for the hearing.
Vonachen faces two counts of first-degree murder, two alternate counts of felony murder, attempted first-degree murder and aggravated arson. He is accused of setting fire to the family home back on Sept. 26, 2013, by pouring gas throughout the house, then lighting it. The blaze killed his mother, Karla Jo Vonachen; and his sister Audrey. The teen’s father was able to escape the fire.
Because of the nature of the charges, it was determined that the state should be allowed to prosecute the teen in adult court.