Trial delayed one year for teen charged in Kansas City Tesla firebombing

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The trial for a Parkville teen accused of firebombing two Tesla Cybertrucks and two charging stations on March 17 at the Kansas City dealership on State Line Road has been pushed back.

Owen McIntire, 19, was supposed to be in court August 2025. Now, his case is set for August 10, 2026 - a year later.

A judge signed off on the motion after McIntire’s defense team said they need more time to prepare.

McIntire is out on bond. In previous statements, McIntire’s attorney specified his client takes daily medications for depression, ADHD, and gender-affirming care.

Owen McIntire is charged with one count of unlawful possession of a Molotov cocktail and one count of malicious damage by fire in interstate commerce.