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Coverage dated June 1, 2024

Samoan novelist arrested for murdering Tulsi Gabbard’s aunt

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A novelist and poet from the island nation of Samoa has been arrested and charged with the murder of fellow writer Caroline Sinavaiana-Gabbard, the aunt of U.S. politician Tulsi Gabbard.

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  1. RedState

    TRAGEDY: Tulsi Gabbard’s Aunt Stabbed and Killed, Suspect Charged (opens RedState)

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  2. The Daily Caller

    Tulsi Gabbard’s Aunt Murdered, Suspect Charged: REPORT (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    A prominent Samoan novelist, poet, and playwright allegedly murdered a notable Samoan academic and writer who also was former presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard’s aunt.

  3. New York Post

    Tulsi Gabbard’s aunt stabbed multiple times, beaten to death with hammer by prominent author: report (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Prominent Samoan author and playright Papalii Sia Figiel has been charged with murdering the aunt of Tulsi Gabbard, the former Hawaii Democratic Congresswoman, according to multiple reports.

  4. Blaze Media

    Tulsi Gabbard's aunt was allegedly beaten and stabbed to death by prominent author friend: Report (opens Blaze Media)

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    Blaze Media's feed description

    The two were close friends, but things turned sour after an argument.

  5. Breitbart News

    Report: Tulsi Gabbard's Aunt Killed, Samoan Author Charged (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard's (I-HI) aunt was reportedly killed by a well-known Samoan author who was arrested and charged on Sunday.

  6. UPI

    Samoan novelist arrested for murdering Tulsi Gabbard’s aunt (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    A novelist and poet from the island nation of Samoa has been arrested and charged with the murder of fellow writer Caroline Sinavaiana-Gabbard, the aunt of U.S. politician Tulsi Gabbard.

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