Hays County Criminal District Attorney Kelly Higgins announced that a Hays County man, Zachary Kinsey, 34, was sentenced by Judge Wright-Reneau to 10 years in prison for stalking and eight years of probation for violation of the protective order.
A jury convicted Kinsey of the two crimes on March 5, 2025, in the 207th District Court of Hays County.
The evidence at trial showed that Kinsey threatened to kidnap his child and force his wife and child to watch him commit suicide. Kinsey, who was supposed to be undergoing mental health treatment in Arizona, flew to Austin to carry out his threat. He had landed at the Austin airport and was waiting for a rideshare when a Texas Ranger located him and took him into custody. While in custody awaiting trial, Kinsey continued to threaten and abuse the victim via the email system provided to inmates.
The Hays County District Attorney’s Office recognizes the San Marcos Police Department and the Texas Rangers for their vigilance and dedication.
Assistant Criminal District Attorneys Cyrus Morgan and Shelby Griffin prosecuted the case.
After sentencing, Higgins stated, “The victim in this case did not deserve the life-changing torture and abuse inflicted on her by Mr. Kinsey. Without the victim’s strength and resolve, our office could not have achieved this result.”
