Youth pastor charged with attempting to murder five children
SHAWNEE, KS – A local youth pastor, Matthew Richards, 41, is facing serious charges after allegedly attempting to murder his wife and five children and then setting their home ablaze. The incident occurred in their Shawnee residence on September 16, according to police reports. Richards has been charged with five counts of attempted premeditated first-degree murder and one count of aggravated arson with risk of bodily harm. The victims, including his wife and five children, …