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Father and Son Face Life for Forest Biologist Kidnapping | Seattle News
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- Jul 31, 2026
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In a chilling incident in Northern California’s Siskiyou County, father and son Joseph Henrichsen, 49, and Phoenix Henrichsen, 23, face life sentences after allegedly kidnapping two U.S. Forest Service biologists at gunpoint near Gumboot Lake Campground. New federal charges include assault with a deadly weapon, brandishing a firearm, and assault on a federal officer for Joseph, while Phoenix now faces only kidnapping. The biologists were reportedly held in a trailer for hours, forced into federal vehicles while armed. Both are set for arraignment in Sacramento next Monday — a case that underscores the dangers federal workers face in remote areas and signals prosecutors’ intent to treat this as a grave threat to public safety. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/45caf6a35e0bb7e7