Grand jury indicts Hilo man accused of stabbing neighbor to death

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COURTESY HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT Keoni Peter Tosie Brown COURTESY HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT Keoni Peter Tosie Brown A Hawaii County grand jury has indicted Keoni Peter Tosie Brown of Hilo today in Saturday’s stabbing death of his 81-year-old neighbor and the threatening of a 38-year-old neighbor. The 30-year-old man appeared cuffed and shackled in Hilo District Court on charges of second-degree murder and first-degree terroristic threatening for a preliminary hearing, but because of the indictment, there was no need for the preliminary hearing. His bail was confirmed at $2.

02 million. Brown was arrested 7 :30 a.m.



Saturday and charged Sunday. A neighbor told police she witnessed Brown allegedly stabbing 81-year-old Lola Loebl in the mouth. She recognized Brown, who lives in a shipping container on the property next door to Loebl.

Loebl was reportedly stabbed multiple times in the face and mouth. 1 Comments By participating in online discussions you acknowledge that you have agreed to the. An insightful discussion of ideas and viewpoints is encouraged, but comments must be civil and in good taste, with no personal attacks.

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