Man headed to prison for killing wife's lover with a machete
Share this @internewscast.com

Seniola Kafoa, left, during his sentencing in Hawaii (KGMB/YouTube).

A Hawaii man was sentenced to prison for taking a machete and slaying his wife”s lover, local reports say.

Seniola Kafoa, 47, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison following the death of 53-year-old Sione Paletua, a father of seven, as reported by local CBS affiliate KGMB. Kafoa was found guilty of manslaughter by a jury in May.

“Sending him to prison, Your Honor, is the only fitting penalty for this case. It will convey a message not only to the defendant but also to the residents of Maui that committing murder due to personal issues such as a cheating spouse is unacceptable,” stated Prosecutor Frank Loyd.

The incident took place on July 20, 2024, in Maui. Authorities reported that on that day, officers arrived at the scene, directed by a man to Paletua, who was found unconscious with a significant injury to his arm.

Police officers applied a tourniquet, and paramedics transported Paletua to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival. A witness recounted seeing Kafoa standing over the body before departing in a Honda, which was later discovered abandoned. Kafoa was subsequently apprehended and charged with second-degree murder.

Despite prosecutors initially charging Kafoa with murder, the jury arrived at a verdict of manslaughter, leaving the victim’s family dissatisfied.

“One day he will have to meet his maker, the man above, and he will have to answer to him on why he did what he did,” Paletua’s oldest daughter said.

She and her siblings lost their mom to cancer in 2011. Now they are without both parents.

“One of the biggest voids left by our dad is the sense of security he provided. Since we’ve already lost our mom, it was comforting to know that in this chaotic world, we still had our dad with us,” she conveyed.

Kafoa apologized to Paleuta’s family through a Tongan interpreter.

Circuit Judge Peter Cahill issued the maximum prison sentence under law.

“It is a horrific death under circumstances that sadly occurred, but the bottom line is, it did happen, and we can’t ignore it,” he said.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Breaking: Body Found Amid Ongoing Search for Missing College Student Sparks Investigation

On Thursday, authorities in Vermont discovered a body in proximity to the…

Tragic House Fire Leads to Shocking Murder and Arson Charges Against Woman

Warning: This article contains the name and image of a deceased Indigenous…

Family Files Lawsuit Against Man Accused of Assaulting Young Girl in Park

Inset: Gary Lansky (Detroit Police Department). Background: Saida Mashrah talks with a…

Trump-Appointed Judge Dismisses Key California Redistricting Challenge: What It Means for Future Elections

Right: President Donald Trump points to a reporter to ask a question…

Tragic Accident Claims Woman’s Life During Birthday Celebration on River

Left: Shanton Lay (WTMJ). Right: Keiarria Travis (GoFundMe). A Wisconsin man is…

Police Report: Man Arrested for Assaulting Pregnant Girlfriend Amid Paternity Dispute

Share A Texas man faces accusations of assaulting his pregnant girlfriend after…

High School Student Detained for Carrying Firearm with Tampered Serial Number

By Staff Reporter GAINESVILLE, Fla. – In a recent development, 18-year-old Devon…

Son Charged with Killing Parents Following Addiction Intervention

Inset: Camden Burton Nicholson (Orange County Sheriff’s Office). Background: Orange County Superior…

Judge Criticizes Sarah Huckabee Sanders Over Controversial Special Election Decision

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders speaks during the Republican National Convention in…

Shocking Twist: Key Suspect in Jodi Husentruit Case Now Tied to Wisconsin Mother’s Mysterious Death

In a chilling development linking two cold cases, a man connected to…

Justice Served: Man Sentenced for Attempted Murder of Ex-Partner in Front of Children

Inset: Garrett S. Headrick (Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office). Background: The area in…

Indiana Father Sentenced for Neglect Leading to Daughter’s Death from Type 1 Diabetes Complications

An Indiana courtroom witnessed the sentencing of an Evansville father on Thursday,…