NAPPANEE, Ind. -- A Nappanee man is pleading guilty to Arson connected to an incident last year.

An Attempted Murder charge against Christopher Hochstetler will now be dropped.

 According to documents, the incident happened November 12, 2025. Deputies were reportedly called to the scene after being Hochstelter attempted to set his home on fire with his mother still inside.

Hochstelter reportedly said he started the fire because he "did not like his mom." He also allegedly claimed he intended to kill his mother, and had let the family's cat out to save it.

He will be sentenced December 3.