Overview
- Joshua Kannin, 39, was charged with three felony counts of child neglect resulting in death after a November 27, 2025 apartment fire killed his children.
- Charging documents say the unit had no working smoke alarms after devices were removed and routine safety checks from building staff were refused.
- Investigators determined the blaze likely started on the kitchen stove as two children cooked noodles while their father slept.
- The complaint cites hazardous clutter on or near the gas stove, backed by a phone video days earlier that showed the stovetop covered with household items.
- Each count carries up to 25 years in prison and a $100,000 fine, and Kannin’s initial court appearance is set for May 14.