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Capobianco Sentenced to Life in Prison With Possibility of Parole

Steven Capobianco was sentenced today to life in prison with the possibility of parole for the second degree murder charge. He was also sentenced to a maximum period of 10 year term for the offense of arson in the second degree, to be served consecutively.

Update: Capobianco Arrested for Promoting Prison Contraband

A 49 year old female attempted to pass suspected illegal narcotics to Steven Capobianco during a visitation at the Maui Community Correctional Center

Capobianco Trial: Jury “Divided,” Deliberations Continue

The jury has decided to continue deliberations after receiving a communication from the court today asking if they are deadlocked or if more time would help them in coming to a decision.

Closing Arguments Expected in State v. Capobianco

Closing arguments in the State v. Capobianco case could begin as early as today, Monday, Nov. 28, 2016 in the ongoing murder trial of Steven Capobianco. Capobianco is accused of killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend Carly “Charli” Scott and setting her vehicle on fire in February of 2014.  He has pleaded not guilty to the charges. The trial left […]

Capobianco Trial: Defense Questioning Focuses on Masking Tape

The next phase of the ongoing murder trial of Steven Capobianco got underway on Wedneday with the defense calling to the stand a GIS map specialist and two employees from Mana Foods who had worked with the defendant.

Jurors Questioned, Video Evidence Review, Special Agent Due to Testify

The court took time on Friday to question jurors after an anonymous letter was received by the prosecution alleging deliberations occurred outside of court.

Testimony on Suicide Threat Allowed in Capobianco Murder Trial

Testimony will be allowed relating to a witness account about a suicide threat by Steven Capobianco, who is standing trial for the murder of his pregnant ex-girlfriend Carly “Charli” Scott.

Kaiser Brothers Testify in Capobianco Murder Trial

While he once considered Steven Capobianco to be his ‘best friend,’ Drew Kaiser testified on Tuesday that he no longer considers him to be a friend at all.

Ex-Girlfriend: Capobianco ‘Hated Kids’

Taylor Farner, Capobianco’s ex-girlfriend testified that she dated the defendant for a two-to-three month period in 2013, prior to Charli Scott’s disappearance.

Capobianco Murder Trial Day 18: Charli’s Older Sister Testifies

Day 18 included a full day of testimony from Brooke Scott, the oldest sister of Carly “Charli” Scott, who answered questions about the events that led up to her sister’s disappearance and the search that followed.

“Charli’s” Mom Testifies: Capobianco’s “Tone was Out of Context”

During testimony, Kimberlyn Scott described the events leading up to Charli’s disappearance, her daughter’s relationship with the defendant, as well as the tension that loomed as she questioned Capobianco about the last time her daughter was seen alive.

Capobianco Murder Trial Day 14: Evidence Handed Over to Police

Witness, Max Jones offered his testimony on Wednesday about a gruesome discovery at Nuaʻailua Bay, where he had gone with two others on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014, to search for Carly “Charli” Scott.

Maui Murder Trial: Judge Allows Statements Relating to Polygraph

Judge Joseph Cardoza said he was satisfied that the statement relating to a polygraph test was given voluntarily by the defendant and said there was no need for a warning of Miranda Rights.

Testimony Begins in Capobianco Murder Trial

The murder trail for Steven Capobianco got underway today following opening statements from both the prosecution and defense telling very different stories of evidence that they plan to present to jurors.

DNA Test Results Still Under Discussion on Eve of Murder Trial

A judge ruled today on motions relating to the upcoming trial of Stephen Capobianco, a man accused of murdering his pregnant ex-girlfriend, Charli Scott.

State v. Capobianco Murder Trial Continued Again, Scheduled in May

The trial for Steven Capobianco was scheduled to commence on March 14, but has been continued to May 23, 2016 following a request for continuance from defense attorneys today.

State v. Capobianco Trial Set to Start on March 14

A man accused of murdering his pregnant ex-girlfriend will stand trial in March, according to new information released today by the Hawaiʻi State Judiciary.