Joseph Kahahawai Jr. | |
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| Born | 25 December 1909 |
| Died | 8 January 1932 (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. Esther Anito |
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]
- ^ Stannard, David (2001-10-14). "The Massie case: Injustice and courage". The Honolulu Advertiser. Honolulu, HI, USA: Black Press. Retrieved 2013-03-23.
- ^ Linder, Douglas O. (2011-04-25). "The Massie Trials: A Chronology". Kansas City, MO, USA: University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Law. Archived from the original on 2011-03-21. Retrieved 2013-03-23.