HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Samoan police have charged a prominent playwright with the murder of retired UH professor Caroline Sinavaiana-Gabbard, former Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard’s aunt.
Police say Samoan playwright Papalii Sia Figiel, 57, was charged with the murder at her home.
www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2024/05/31/retired-uh-professor-stabbed-beaten-death-by-fellow-writer-samoa/
She was initially arrested on manslaughter charges, but police upgraded the charge after finding “incriminating” evidence, including a small knife and hammer. A motive is still under investigation.
Media outlets report the two women were colleagues and friends, and that Gabbard was Figiel’s mentor.
h/t Rev Woo-Woo
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