42 year-old Patricia Ann McConnell of Puna was arrested and charged in relation to the death of a 45 year-old male following a Nānāwale domestic incident.

Yesterday, McConnell made her initial Hilo District Court appearance where her bail was maintained at $1,505,000.00 and she was ordered to appear for a preliminary hearing on April 30.

As the Complaint alleges, McConnell is charged with Murder in the Second Degree (intentionally or knowingly cause the death of another person) and Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the Third Degree (possess any amount of methamphetamine). Murder in the Second Degree carries a penalty of life in prison with the possibility of parole. If convicted as charged, Prosecutors have provided notice that McConnell may be subject to an extended term of imprisonment.

The charges are merely allegations, and the Defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

The case is being prosecuted by Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Rebecca Lester.

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