In a case that has left the Henderson community reeling, Karl Groschen, 41, accused of murdering his wife and stepson, has been deemed competent to stand trial. The ruling, made by Clark County District Court Judge Christy Craig on January 15, 2025, followed a thorough medical evaluation to assess his mental state.
Groschen allegedly shot and killed his wife, Anastasiya Akutsina, 44, and stepson, Sergei “Evan” Scoggins, 20, on October 11, 2024, inside their home near Warm Springs Road and Stephanie Street. According to court documents, Groschen fired a handgun nine times during the fatal incident.
Bodycam footage obtained by investigators shows Groschen calmly instructing responding officers to arrest him after the tragic event. His demeanor and statements further underscored the gravity of the situation, prompting his attorney to request a competency evaluation in November 2024…