Maui Murder Trial Preliminary Hearing | Killing of Officer Suzanne O (Full Testimony)

Watch the emotional first day of the preliminary hearing regarding the tragic killing of Maui Police Officer Suzanne O. This video features the full testimony of Pa'ia Mill caretaker Timujin Willems, who describes his harrowing encounter with the suspect, and Officer Mousa Kawas, who recounts the intense moment the shooting occurred and his efforts to save his partner. Video Index & Timestamps [00:00:00] Court invokes the witness exclusionary rule [00:01:47] Timujin "Tim" Willems called to the stand [00:02:26] Description of the Old Pa'ia Sugar Mill property [00:08:07] Willems describes spotting a suspicious light in the fields [00:14:06] The First Encounter: Willems comes face-to-face with the armed suspect [00:15:53] Suspect threatens to shoot: "I'm going to shoot you" [00:19:09] First shots fired at Willems near the telephone pole [00:26:00] Willems calls 911 while under fire [00:37:11] Officer Suzanne O makes phone contact with Willems [00:46:18] Photo Evidence: Marking the locations of the shootout [00:57:50] Identification of the suspect's handguns and backpack [01:03:50] Defense Cross-Examination: Questioning Willems' perception of the suspect [01:25:31] Officer Mousa Kawas called to the stand [01:33:38] Officers arrive on scene and meet the caretaker [01:40:48] Officers move down the dirt pathway toward the suspect [01:46:08] The Fatal Moment: Officer Kawas describes hearing the shot that hit Officer O [01:50:44] Officer Kawas engages the suspect and returns fire [01:53:12] Suspect Clembert Kaneholani is detained [02:01:31] Evidence: The handgun and extended magazine found on scene [02:11:02] Officer Kawas describes finding and treating Officer O's wound [02:12:37] Defense Cross-Examination: Details on police rifle fire and body cam footage