By Erika Hernandez
A man identified as Joshua Kannin, 39, faces multiple charges of child neglect after the deaths of his three children in a fire occurred in November 2025 in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
The victims were Rylee (10 years old), Connor (9) and Alena (7), who They were trapped inside the house while the flames consumed the propertyaccording to the Original York Submit.
Story of the facts
According to the criminal complaint, Kannin called emergency services on the night of Nov. 27 in a state of desperation, asking for help as the fire had already spread through the home.
Rescuers found the two children on the ground floor, where they died at the scene. The minor was found on the second floor and taken to a hospital with burns on 80% of her body. He later died from his injuries.
The father was also affected and was hospitalized.
The investigation determined that there were no operational smoke detectors in the home. According to the defendant himself, he had removed the device because “it constantly failed.”
In addition, Authorities found that some windows were boarded up, which could have made evacuation difficult.
Expert reports indicate that the fire originated in the kitchen, possibly due to a lit burner. There was also evidence that The minors may have tried to prepare food before the fire started.
Statements of the accused
Kannin told police that he woke up during the night and noticed a “small fire” in the kitchen. He assured that He panicked and left the house to look for help.
Later, he said he tried to return inside, but the smoke prevented him from moving forward.
Authorities consider his actions and the conditions of the home to constitute gross negligence.
The children’s mother, Jourdan Feasby, questioned the conditions of the home and claimed to have previously warned about the absence of smoke detectors.
She described the home as a neglected environment and said the loss of her children has left her “devastated.”
Although he called the charges a “bittersweet” decision, he said he will insist that justice be done and that there be legal consequences.
Investigation and judicial process
Authorities concluded the fire was accidental. and they found no evidence that the father intentionally provoked him.
Nevertheless, case progresses on charges of negligencefocused on home conditions and the actions of the responsible adult during the emergency.
The judicial process will determine the degree of criminal responsibility in a tragedy that has shocked the Kenosha community.
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