Joseph Kahahawai

Joseph Kahahawai Jr.
Born(1909-12-25)25 December 1909
Died8 January 1932(1932-01-08) (aged 22)
Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii
Cause of deathHomicide (.32 ACP)
Resting placePuea Cemetery
Other names"Joe Kalani"
Occupation(s)Boxer
Guardsman
Known forRape suspect
Homicide victim
Criminal chargeRape
Criminal statusMistrial (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]

  1. ^ Stannard, David (2001-10-14). "The Massie case: Injustice and courage". The Honolulu Advertiser. Honolulu, HI, USA: Black Press. Retrieved 2013-03-23.
  2. ^ 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.