Prominent Samoan Author Charged with Murder of Tulsi Gabbard's Aunt
Dr. Caroline Sinaviana-Gabbard, the aunt of former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, was brutally murdered by her protege, award-winning playwright Papalii Sia Figiel, in Samoa. Sinaviana-Gabbard was found dead with multiple stab wounds and blunt force trauma from a hammer. Figiel, who initially faced manslaughter charges, had them upgraded to murder following an investigation. She is currently under suicide watch and is expected to appear in court on June 10.
