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In the late hours of a Tuesday night in Salt Lake City, on December 22, 2020, the life of Salesi Tvivailala Katoa, a 37-year-old Polynesian male, was tragically cut short. Known affectionately as "Lala," he was a loving and protective brother with a passion for music, poetry, and dance. That evening, a chaotic and violent encounter unfolded at the Kings Lounge on Kensington Avenue, forever altering the lives of several individuals.
The incident began after the lounge had closed, when Kato ...Read More
The incident began after the lounge had closed, when Kato ...Read More
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Salesi Tvivailala Katoa
Male
Black / African American
Salt Lake City
UT
2020-12-22
37
Salesi
Tvivailala Katoa
11/05/2025
Forum Posts (3)
I’ve been trying to wrap my head around the whole situation at Kings Lounge. Lala seemed like such... ...Read More
04/19/2024
04/19/2024
Hello everyone,
I've been following the case of Salesi Katoa's tragic demise, and one detail that... ...Read More
11/29/2023
I've been following the case of Salesi Katoa's tragic demise, and one detail that... ...Read More
11/29/2023
This case has been weighing heavily on my mind. I can’t stop thinking about what went down inside ... ...Read More
09/25/2023
09/25/2023
