Royal Kaukani was shot and killed in her SUV on the afternoon of March 17th 2009 in Ewa Beach.
Kaukani had tried to leave a violent relationship with Nofoa which included alleged kidnapping, assault and threatening for which he was arrested previously. The defense says that history weighed too heavily on police and prosecutors in the murder case,
Witnesses testified a man riding a motorcycle similar to Nofoa was seen in the area and entering Kaukani’s vehicle.
Witnesses described the individual in police reports as having a slim build and being between 5’6 and more than 6 feet tall.
Eye witnesses testimony describes clothing and helmet details similar to those police found when they arrested Nofoa seven hours after the shooting at a relative’s home in Waimanalo.
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