Aug 10, 2022

Trial in Reno Co. kidnapping case continued

Posted Aug 10, 2022 2:24 PM

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The trial for a Wichita man accused of kidnapping his girlfriend and two children has been continued.

Kamden Campos is facing 12 counts including six counts of attempted first degree murder, one count of kidnapping, three counts of aggravated battery and two counts of criminal threat. The six counts of attempted murder and the single kidnapping carry sentences of up to 55 years in prison if Campos is convicted. 

A pre-trial hearing has been set for Friday Aug. 19 at which time a new trial date could be set. The hearing is part of the regular Friday docket before Judge Trish Rose.

Campos was arrested after allegedly abducting a woman and her family in Wichita. They drove out to Cheney Lake where Campos is accused of making several attempts to kill the victim.

When the woman tried to escape in a vehicle Campos allegedly shot at the vehicle hitting a 2-year-old girl. 

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