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Henrichsen Duo Indicted for Kidnapping Forest Biologists

7/31/2026

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Joseph “Charles” Henrichsen and Phoenix Henrichsen were indicted on July 30, 2026 for kidnapping two Forest Service biologists on July 16, 2026 in Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
FBI negotiators, Redding agents, SWAT and a hostage-rescue team secured the victims’ release and the suspects’ surrender after talks began at 4 p.m.
If convicted, each faces life imprisonment and a $250,000 fine, while Joseph “Charles” Henrichsen also faces up to 20 additional years.

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Joseph “Charles” Henrichsen and Phoenix Henrichsen were indicted on July 30, 2026 for kidnapping two Forest Service biologists on July 16, 2026 in Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
FBI negotiators, Redding agents, SWAT and a hostage-rescue team secured the victims’ release and the suspects’ surrender after talks began at 4 p.m.
If convicted, each faces life imprisonment and a $250,000 fine, while Joseph “Charles” Henrichsen also faces up to 20 additional years.