27 year-old Cyrus Jabilona of Hilo has pleaded “Guilty” to Attempted Manslaughter and Felony Abuse charges in relation to a June 2021 domestic stabbing incident involving his ex-girlfriend.

Jabilona recently appeared in Hilo Circuit Court where he entered “Guilty” pleas to charges of Attempted Manslaughter and Felony Abuse of a Family or Household Member. He was ordered to appear for sentencing on December 28, 2023. Attempted Manslaughter is a class A felony offense and carries a penalty of a twenty-year prison term. Felony Abuse is a class C felony offense and carries a penalty of a five-year prison term.

Jabilona remains out of custody having previously posted $525,000.00 bail.

The case was initiated by South Hilo Patrol and the felony investigation was handled by Detective Richard Itliong of the Hawaiʻi County Police Department’s Area I Juvenile Aid Section.

The case is being prosecuted by Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys Ha‘aheo Kaho‘ohalahala and Kirsten Selvig.

Photo credit: Hawaiʻi County Prosecuting Attorney