Sam Vonachen
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson teen accused of killing his mother and sister and attempting to kill his father now will go before a judge Monday for a preliminary hearing in the case.
Samuel Vonachen was fourteen at the time of the alleged crimes and faces two counts of first-degree murder, two alternate counts of felony murder, attempted first-degree murder and aggravated arson.
He’s 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.
The hearing Monday is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. in front of District Judge Joe McCarville.