Kenosha fatal fire killed 3 children, father accused headed to trial

Published June 4, 2026 5:01 PM CDT

Joshua Kannin

The Kenosha father charged in the Thanksgiving 2025 fire that killed his three children is headed to trial. 

Thanksgiving fire killed 3 kids

What we know:

Prosecutors accuse Joshua Kannin with three counts of child neglect-causing death. 

A Kenosha County judge found probable cause on Thursday morning, June 4, ter hearing arguments from the state and defense. Those arguments included the state calling the case's lead investigator as a witness to the stand. 

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Meanwhile, Kannin entered a not guilty plea on all three charges. 

Joshua Kannin

Kannin is scheduled to be back in court on Aug. 5. 

The Source: Information in this post was provided by Wisconsin Circuit Court Access.

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