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International Business Times
28-06-2025
- International Business Times
Hawaii Man Who Killed Wife's Acupuncturist After Finding Out About Their Affair, Sentenced
A Honolulu man has been sentenced to prison over the murder of his wife's acupuncturist with whom she was having an affair. Eric Thompson, 37, was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole. Oahu Circuit Court Judge Paul Wong handed down his judgment on Friday, June 27, over the 2022 shooting death of Waipahu acupuncturist Jon Tokuhara. During his sentence, Thompson must serve a minimum of 15 years, before he is eligible for parole, though the Hawaii Paroling Authority may set a longer term. On Feb. 25, a jury found Thompson guilty of murder in the second degree and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. As previously reported, Thompson fatally shot Tokuhara in his Waipahu acupuncture shop in Jan. 2022, after learning about his wife's affair with Tokuhara about six months before the murder. Thompson's DNA, Car Linked Him to the Murder On Jan. 12, Thompson allegedly walked into Tokuhara Acupuncture and Healthcare at around 6:15 p.m. Investigators said that security cameras showed that Thompson was inside the business for only around 45 seconds, according to the television newsroom. Thompson reportedly fired three shots from a .22-caliber gun during that brief interval, the report indicated. Tokuhara's mother found her son shot to death inside his acupuncture clinic on Jan. 12, 2022. Police reportedly used surveillance video to identify Thompson's truck and linked him to the murder scene. As Thompson made his way back to his car, he dropped his hat, which was later picked up by a homeless man. Police used surveillance video to identify that man and pull samples of hair and fibers from it, ultimately leading to Thompson as the possible killer. Thompson's Wife Had Messaged Tokuhara About Her Fears Over Her Husband Finding Out About Their Affair The police investigation into Tokuhara's death reportedly uncovered Instagram messages between the victim and Thompson's wife in which she expressed fear about Thompson discovering the relationship. It appeared that while Tokuhara may have wanted a long-term relationship, Thompson's wife did not want to leave her husband; in July 2021, she reportedly told Tokuhara that she had to end the relationship and he couldn't contact her anymore. Their last Instagram communication was on July 23, 2021. "As we showed in our case in chief, Thompson was a controlling and violent man who planned this murder because his wife had an affair with Jon," said Prosecuting Attorney Steve Alm. "Hopefully this sentence will provide the family and friends of Jon Tokuhara some closure," Alm said.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Yahoo
Kakaako road rage suspect pleads not guilty, bail set for $100K
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The man accused of a road rage attack on two women in Kakaako appeared in court on Thursday, May 22. Thirty-eight-year-old Nathaniel Radimak pleaded not guilty to charges of assault and unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle. Kakaako road rage suspect allegedly assaulted behind bars Radimak is accused of assaulting two women on Halekauwila Street on May 7 after one of the women yelled at him to slow down. Surveillance video showed that during the incident, Radimak turned his car around, parked and approached the two women. The victim said he had assaulted them both before fleeing the scene. He was later identified and arrested at an Ala Wai apartment. During his court hearing, a judge set Radimak's bail at $100,000 for the case; however, he is also being held for violating parole in California for similar incidents. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Legal expert Megan Kau said even though he was given bail, chances are he will remain in custody. 'He's not going to be released on the no-bail warrant under the Hawaii Paroling Authority. It really doesn't make sense for him to post the bond because he's not going to be getting any credit for the time he's serving for the no-case,' Kau said. The judge added that if Radimak is released, he would have to stay away from the victims and cannot carry any firearms or ammunition. Check out more news from around Hawaii A pre-trial hearing has been scheduled for June. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
