12-26-2013, 12:53 PM
Sorry for the delay. I go through a few protocols before logging in to protect my identity, and I've also been rather busy.
I'm not going to go into long debate with Snorkle/Bananahead/Etc about specifics. From reading a bit of both of your past comments, it seems uncanny that every single time your comments are aimed at defending the person/company accused, or defending how amazing of a job the Hilo Police are doing.
I log on for a short period of time to help protect my location, and it's not going to be spent arguing with people who have proven on multiple instances to be critical of anyone asking questions that are relevant to certain suspects. If I don't recall correctly, at the beginning of this forum, you were the very ones that were so adamant that Bo was the killer, warning everyone he's a dangerous killer on the run. Go figure.
Also, it's utterly offensive that a near-death experience I personally endured is belittled to a fiction movie. You have no reason to question what I went through, as you don't even know who I am. An apology would be nice, but it's not expected.
Furthermore, if you can't figure out why someone wouldn't go to the police over violence pertaining to local politics, then wake up and get real. Tell me, should I bring my own rope and shovel with me? Your suggestion to anyone that's even vaguely familiar with that area and the violence surrounding it would find that recommendation laughable, if only it wasn't so tragic. I have no intentions of contacting local authorities about my prior circumstances, or the current circumstances pertaining to Boaz and Brittany.
One other thing I would like to note is this: If you think my situation was like a movie, in all due respect, you must watch some pretty bland movies. Violence on the lava flow and throughout the Lower Puna area is a well-known fact, and it's existed for quite a while. Anyone on the island, especially those of us in Puna, will confirm this without the slightest hesitation. We all know it, and it's time we deal with it. It's sad to see it escalate so far as to kill a pregnant woman and her husband, as this is probably the worst it has ever been.
To clarify about the KCT group, at the time I was doing these tours (2008), the group was simply known as "the local guide". That was just what me and a few other tour guides called him, and I cant confirm what he officially called himself at the time. I can confirm that I know tour guides to this very day that still openly refer to him as "the local guide", and have relayed RECENT stories to me concerning his bullying and threats. I referred to the local group as KCT because that is what they are officially licensed and named today, that is what they are referred to on this forum topic, and it was used for the sake of relevance.
I can validate my testimony with friends and local peers that witnessed the results of my beating, witnessed my lava flow tours, and witnessed my complaints about being threatened by the local guide. If there comes a critical time when that information can be securely relayed to OUTSIDE investigators, I will gladly do so. As for right now, its your choice whether you believe me or not. I will add that I have absolutely nothing to gain by giving fake testimony to the grieving family members of dead victims.
I have contact with one of the family members involved, and any ongoing participation by me will made through those channels, as opposed to this forum. Good luck everyone and I hope more people come forth on this forum with other similar stories. Aloha
I'm not going to go into long debate with Snorkle/Bananahead/Etc about specifics. From reading a bit of both of your past comments, it seems uncanny that every single time your comments are aimed at defending the person/company accused, or defending how amazing of a job the Hilo Police are doing.
I log on for a short period of time to help protect my location, and it's not going to be spent arguing with people who have proven on multiple instances to be critical of anyone asking questions that are relevant to certain suspects. If I don't recall correctly, at the beginning of this forum, you were the very ones that were so adamant that Bo was the killer, warning everyone he's a dangerous killer on the run. Go figure.
Also, it's utterly offensive that a near-death experience I personally endured is belittled to a fiction movie. You have no reason to question what I went through, as you don't even know who I am. An apology would be nice, but it's not expected.
Furthermore, if you can't figure out why someone wouldn't go to the police over violence pertaining to local politics, then wake up and get real. Tell me, should I bring my own rope and shovel with me? Your suggestion to anyone that's even vaguely familiar with that area and the violence surrounding it would find that recommendation laughable, if only it wasn't so tragic. I have no intentions of contacting local authorities about my prior circumstances, or the current circumstances pertaining to Boaz and Brittany.
One other thing I would like to note is this: If you think my situation was like a movie, in all due respect, you must watch some pretty bland movies. Violence on the lava flow and throughout the Lower Puna area is a well-known fact, and it's existed for quite a while. Anyone on the island, especially those of us in Puna, will confirm this without the slightest hesitation. We all know it, and it's time we deal with it. It's sad to see it escalate so far as to kill a pregnant woman and her husband, as this is probably the worst it has ever been.
To clarify about the KCT group, at the time I was doing these tours (2008), the group was simply known as "the local guide". That was just what me and a few other tour guides called him, and I cant confirm what he officially called himself at the time. I can confirm that I know tour guides to this very day that still openly refer to him as "the local guide", and have relayed RECENT stories to me concerning his bullying and threats. I referred to the local group as KCT because that is what they are officially licensed and named today, that is what they are referred to on this forum topic, and it was used for the sake of relevance.
I can validate my testimony with friends and local peers that witnessed the results of my beating, witnessed my lava flow tours, and witnessed my complaints about being threatened by the local guide. If there comes a critical time when that information can be securely relayed to OUTSIDE investigators, I will gladly do so. As for right now, its your choice whether you believe me or not. I will add that I have absolutely nothing to gain by giving fake testimony to the grieving family members of dead victims.
I have contact with one of the family members involved, and any ongoing participation by me will made through those channels, as opposed to this forum. Good luck everyone and I hope more people come forth on this forum with other similar stories. Aloha
