HUTCHINSON — The motion to suppress hearing in the murder case of a Kansas teen which started last week resumed Monday, and is in recess again.

The defense for Sam Vonachen, accused of two counts of first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and aggravated arson for the death of his mom and sister, want a number of pieces of evidence suppressed.

During the hearing Monday, the defense questioned Hutchinson Police Detective Scott Carlton over a taped interview with the defendant’s father after the deadly fire.

They played audio of a 911 call made by the defendant and detectives asked the father of the teen if that was his son on the tape. The father confirmed it was.

The defense also asked Carlton why they questioned the father about his son taking a blanket and guitar from the home prior to the fire starting.

Carlton testified they were conducting the investigation as to what happened?

The defense also asked the father how his son would react if they were to ask difficult questions about the fire.

The defense wants to call one more witness prior to the hearing concluding.

Judge Trish Rose agreed to recess the hearing till Jan. 4.
Vonachen is accused of setting fire to the family home killing his mother and sister in September of 2013. His father was able to escape.