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Bernard Brown sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole for death of Moreira “Mo” Monsalve
A sentence of life in prison with the possibility of parole was handed down to Bernard Brown, who was found guilty of second degree murder for the death of his ex-girlfriend Moreira “Mo” Monsalve.
Closing arguments in Maui murder trial conclude, jury deliberations begin
Defense attorney Randall Hironaka called the prosecution’s case a “witch-hunt.” Meantime, Deputy Prosecutor Jerry W. Hupp argued that “odd” activity, statements, “mistakes,” and “diversions” by Brown, point towards guilt.
Maui murder trial concludes with FBI testimony, motion for acquittal denied
After 35 witnesses and eight days of testimony since Aug. 1, closing statements from the state and defense are expected on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022.
Maui murder trial: Series of searches included use of cadaver dogs and landfill excavation
The Maui Police Department detective heading the missing person investigation into the disappearance of Moreira “Mo” Monsalve, said exhaustive searches were conducted at 15 sites over a more than five year period. Many of the searches involved the use of cadaver dogs, and search in particular utilized heavy equipment for the excavation of the Central Maui Landfill.
Murder trial: Police find multiple airline and banking searches on missing woman’s phone
Law enforcement and FBI personnel testified Tuesday in the trial for Bernard Brown, who is accused of second degree murder in the disappearance and presumed death of his ex-girlfriend, Moreira “Mo” Monsalve.
Officer testifies in Bernard Brown murder trial: “He had scratch marks from his inner biceps to forearms.”
An officer with the Maui Police Department said Bernard Brown had “scratch marks from his inner biceps to his forearms.” It was an observation that Detective Michael Vaituulala made when he responded to a harassment complaint made by Brown in the days following Moreira “Mo” Monsalve’s disappearance in January of 2014.
Bernard Brown said “I swear she was fine,” in police interview played for jury in murder trial
On Tuesday, the jury listened to an interview a Maui police detective conducted with Brown following Monsalve’s disappearance in which Brown denied any involvement. In the interview he was recorded saying, “I swear she was fine… I did not hurt her.” He also said, “I hope you find her,” and suggested that perhaps she was out “partying.”
Trial Pushed to March for Murder Defendant Bernard Brown
It’s been nearly six years since Morreira “Mo” Monsalve went missing on Maui. Today would have marked the beginning in a new chapter in the case but the trail date has been pushed to March.
Bernard Brown Murder Trial to Start on Thursday
The trial for murder defendant Bernard Brown, the man accused of killing Moreira “Mo” Monsalve, is scheduled to start on Thursday. In October, Brown pleaded not guilty to second degree murder.
Murder Defendant Bernard Brown Assigned New Attorney
Murder defendant Bernard Brown appeared in second circuit court on Tuesday, where he was assigned a new court appointed attorney.
Bernard Brown Pleads Not Guilty to Second Degree Murder of “Mo” Monsalve
Monsalve was 46 years old when she was last seen on Jan. 12, 2014, at Brown’s residence in Wailuku. Brown was her ex-boyfriend at the time.
MPD Returns Bernard Brown to Maui to Face Murder Charge in Disappearance of “Mo” Monsalve
Beranard Brown, the man accused of second degree murder in the disappearance of Moriera “Mo” Monsalve, is headed back to Maui.