Samuel Hochstetler Murder Case
Prosecutors are urging an Ohio judge to reconsider her ruling that suppressed incriminating statements made by Samuel Hochstetler, who is charged with aggravated murder, rape, and kidnapping, as of January 14, 2026, in Ohio. As of January 14, 2026: A hearing is scheduled to address the prosecution's request to reverse Judge Linda R. Warner's decision. Judge Warner ruled on January 1, 2026, that statements Hochstetler made to detectives would be inadmissible at trial because he did not understand his rights, as his primary language is Pennsylvania Dutch. Hochstetler, 18, was charged with the March 12, 2025, murder of 28-year-old Rosanna Kinsinger, and his confession was a key piece of evidence.
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3 updatesProsecutors are urging an Ohio judge to reconsider her ruling that suppressed incriminating statements made by Samuel Hochstetler, who is charged with aggravated murder, rape, and kidnapping. Judge Linda R. Warner ruled that statements Hochstetler made to detectives would be inadmissible at trial because he did not understand his rights, as his primary language is Pennsylvania Dutch. A hearing is scheduled to address the prosecution's request.
Prosecutors announce their intention to fight the judge's ruling to exclude Samuel Hochstetler's confession from evidence, indicating an ongoing legal battle over the admissibility of the confession.
Judge Linda R. Warner issues a written decision ruling that statements Hochstetler made to detectives are inadmissible at his trial, concluding he did not understand his rights.
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14 updatesA pre-trial hearing is held to consider the defense's motion to suppress Hochstetler's confession, with arguments focusing on his Amish upbringing and alleged lack of understanding of his Miranda rights.
Specific trial dates have been set for Samuel Hochstetler, including a pretrial hearing for October 22, a final pretrial hearing for November 25, and a jury trial slated for December 8, all in 2025. The victim of the alleged murder has been identified as 28-year-old Rosanna Kinsinger.
Samuel Hochstetler, 18, made his first court appearance on May 13, 2025, charged with the murder of Rosanna Kinsinger. He waived his right to a preliminary hearing. A judge is currently considering a motion to suppress Hochstetler's confession, with arguments focusing on his Amish background and understanding of Miranda rights.
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Samuel Hochstetler, accused of murdering Rosanna Kinsinger, has waived his right to a preliminary hearing. This procedural move allows the case to advance directly to common pleas court and a grand jury for further proceedings. Kinsinger was found dead in her home on March 13, and authorities are investigating her death as suspicious.
Samuel Hochstetler, 18, is accused of killing 28-year-old Rosanna Kinsinger during sex. The preliminary hearing for the case, which has garnered national attention and was televised by CourtTV, took place in Pomeroy, Ohio. Authorities began investigating after a suspicious death was reported on March 12, 2025.
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Samuel Hochstetler has been charged with the March 12, 2025, murder of Rosanna Kinsinger. He appeared in court and waived his right to a preliminary hearing. A bond of $1 million cash was set. The circumstances of the killing involve Kinsinger being found in her home with a goat inside.
Hochstetler appears in court and, with an interpreter present, waives his right to a preliminary hearing, allowing the case to proceed to the Meigs County Common Pleas Court.
Samuel Hochstetler, 18, was charged with murder, strangulation, rape, and kidnapping in the death of Rosanna Kinsinger. He pleaded not guilty to the charges. Kinsinger was found dead on March 13, 2025.
Samuel Hochstetler, an Amish man, was arrested on May 5, 2025, and charged with the murder of Rosanna Kinsinger, whose body was found on March 13, 2025. He reportedly confessed to detectives that he had placed a blanket over her head. Hochstetler waived his right to a preliminary hearing on May 14, 2025, and confirmed he was comfortable proceeding in English during a pre-trial hearing on October 24, 2025.
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Samuel Hochstetler has been arrested and charged with the murder of his neighbor, Rosanna Kinsinger. Hochstetler allegedly confessed to having sex with Kinsinger and then discovering she was dead. Kinsinger was found dead in her home nearly a month prior to the arrest.
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Hochstetler is arraigned, and a $1 million bond is set for his release.
Following his interview, 18-year-old Samuel Hochstetler is formally charged with aggravated murder, rape, and kidnapping in connection with Rosanna Kinsinger's death.
Samuel Hochstetler is taken to the Meigs County Sheriff's Office for questioning, where he allegedly confesses to killing Kinsinger during a sexual encounter.
Rosanna Kinsinger, 28, is found dead in her trailer home near Rutland, Ohio, prompting authorities to open a suspicious death investigation.
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