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Joseph Kahahawai
Joseph Kahahawai Jr. | |
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| Born | (1909-12-25)25 December 1909 Maui, Territory of Hawaii |
| Died | 8 January 1932(1932-01-08) (aged 22) Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii |
| Cause of death | Homicide (.32 ACP) |
| Resting place | Puea Cemetery |
| Other names | "Joe Kalani" |
| Occupation(s) | Boxer Guardsman |
| Known for | Rape suspect Homicide victim |
| Criminal charge | Rape |
| Criminal status | Mistrial (Hung jury) |
| Parent(s) | Joseph Kahahawai Sr.
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Joseph Kahahawai Jr. (25 December 1909 – 8 January 1932) was a Native Hawaiian prizefighter accused of the rape of Thalia Massie. He was abducted and killed after an inconclusive court case ended with a hung jury mistrial.[1][2]
Early life
Kahahawai was born in rural Maui, 25 December 1909.
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His family moved to Honolulu and Kahahawai's parents divorced. He lived with his mother, who later remarried, while Kahahawai remained in contact with his father. He li