Charges Filed Against Man Accused of Killing Isadora Wengel

Cass County States Attorney announces charges in high-profile murder case

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Cass County State's Attorney's Office has announced that charges will be filed against Joshua Hite for the murder of Isadora Wengel. Hite is facing charges of Murder, Tampering with Physical Evidence, and False Information to Law Enforcement. He is scheduled to appear in court on Friday morning.

Why it matters

This case has garnered significant attention in the Fargo community due to the tragic nature of Wengel's death. The filing of charges against Hite represents an important step forward in the investigation and potential prosecution of the alleged perpetrator.

The details

According to the statement from the Cass County State's Attorney's Office, the charges against Hite include Murder (a class AA Felony), Tampering with Physical Evidence (a class C Felony), and False Information to Law Enforcement (a class A Misdemeanor). The charges will be officially filed with the court, and Hite is scheduled for his first court appearance on Friday morning at the Cass County Courthouse.

  • The charges against Joshua Hite will be officially filed with the court on Thursday.
  • Hite is scheduled for his first court appearance at 9 a.m. on Friday, February 14, 2026 at the Cass County Courthouse.

The players

Joshua Hite

The man accused of killing Isadora Wengel and who is now facing charges of Murder, Tampering with Physical Evidence, and False Information to Law Enforcement.

Cass County State's Attorney's Office

The prosecutorial agency that has reviewed the evidence and is filing charges against Joshua Hite.

Isadora Wengel

The victim who was allegedly killed by Joshua Hite.

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What they’re saying

“'The Cass County State's Attorney's Office has reviewed the currently available evidence and is charging the Defendant, Joshua Hite, with Murder, a class AA Felony, Tampering with Physical Evidence, a class C Felony, and False Information to Law Enforcement, a class A Misdemeanor.'”

— Cass County State's Attorney's Office (am1100theflag.com)

What’s next

Hite is scheduled to appear in court on Friday morning, where the charges will be officially filed and the judicial process will begin.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of thorough investigations and the careful consideration of evidence by prosecutors before filing charges in a high-profile murder case. The filing of charges against Hite represents a significant development, but the ultimate outcome will depend on the presentation of evidence and the judicial process.