Roland Kotani

Roland Kotani
A photograph of Roland Kotani
Roland Kotani, circa 1980s.
Born(1954-06-15)June 15, 1954
DiedJuly 28, 1989(1989-07-28) (aged 35)
NationalityAmerican
OccupationPolitician
Years active3
Known forMember of the Hawaii State House of Representatives

Roland M. Kotani (June 15, 1954 – July 28, 1989) was an American politician and Democratic member of the Hawaii State House of Representatives. Kotani served as assistant majority floor leader and represented the Pearl City Pacific Palisades area.[1][2]

He was killed by his estranged wife Grace Kotani on July 28, 1989, at the age of 35.[3]

  1. ^ Staton, Ron (August 2, 1989). "Wife of Slain Lawmaker Confesses Then Commits Suicide". AP NEWS. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  2. ^ Our Campaigns.com – Roland M. Kotani
  3. ^ Dias, Gary A.; Dingeman, Robbie (2003). Honolulu Homicide: Murder and Mayhem in Paradise. Bess Press. ISBN 978-1-57306-156-8.