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John Mahelona

Case from Honolulu, HI dated Nov 19, 1903

Victim Details

John Mahelona

Male

Hawaiian Native

Honolulu

HI

1903-11-19

45

John

Mahelona

Yes

06/27/2026

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Officer John Mahelona was shot and killed in Honolulu, Hawaii, on November 19, 1903, while attempting to apprehend a chicken thief. The incident occurred on Buckle Lane, near the intersection of Liliha Street and Vineyard Boulevard. Officer Mahelona had caught the suspect and was in the process of retrieving stolen property when the thief shot him.

The suspect, a 41-year-old man, was later apprehended and convicted of second-degree murder. He was sentenced to 25 years of hard labor. Buckl ...
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  • John W. Mahelona (1858-1903) - Find a Grave Memorial
  • Fleurs pour John W. Mahelona - M?moriaux - Find a Grave
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