Arrr matey! 'Tis a scandalous tale of treachery on the high seas, with a Samoan scribe in the crosshairs!
2024-06-01
Arrr mateys, word on the high seas be that the auntie of Tulsi Gabbard met her unfortunate demise last week. A scallywag of a Samoan wordsmith be accused of the dastardly deed, as whispered by the townsfolk. Mayhaps the truth be buried deeper than Davy Jones's locker!
In a shocking turn of events, a prominent Samoan author and playwright, Papalii Sia Figiel, was arrested for the murder of Caroline Sinaviana-Gabbard, the aunt of former Hawaii Democratic Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard. The 78-year-old victim was brutally stabbed and beaten with a hammer in Samoa, a country in the South Pacific Ocean.The deadly incident occurred at Figiel's home, which also serves as a local theater, following an argument between the two women. Sinaviana-Gabbard was not only Tulsi Gabbard's aunt but also the sister of Hawaii state Sen. Mike Gabbard. She was a trailblazer in academia, becoming the first Samoan full professor in the U.S., known for her writing, teaching, and environmental activism.Mike Gabbard fondly remembers his sister as his best friend and mentor during his teenage years, praising her influence on his education and career choices. Despite his deep love for his sister, he hopes for justice to be served for her tragic death.Caroline Sinaviana-Gabbard had an impressive academic background, earning degrees from universities in California and Hawaii and teaching Pacific literature for over two decades. The motive behind the murder remains unclear, leaving the community shocked and grieving over the loss of a beloved scholar and activist.