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Kansas teen to stand trial in death of mother, sister

Vonachen at Monday's hearing
Vonachen at Monday’s hearing

HUTCHINSON — The Hutchinson teen accused of killing his mother and sister and attempting to kill his father was bound over for trial Monday after a morning long preliminary hearing,

Samuel Vonachen who was fourteen at the time of the alleged crimes faces two counts of first-degree murder, two alternate counts of felony murder, attempted first-degree murder and aggravated arson. Judge Joe McCarville found there was probable cause in the case and arraignment will come on March 2, in front of Judge Trish Rose.

He’s accused of setting fire to the family home 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.

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