A judge sentenced a 32-year-old Kurtistown man today to life in prison with the possibility of parole for his role in the slaying of a 44-year-old Hawaiian Acres man almost two years ago.
A judge sentenced a 32-year-old Kurtistown man today to life in prison with the possibility of parole for his role in the slaying of a 44-year-old Hawaiian Acres man almost two years ago.
Claude Keone Krause pleaded guilty in October to second-degree murder for the fatal strangulation of Dante Peter Gilman on Dec. 28, 2012, at Gilman’s home.
In exchange for his murder plea, prosecutors dropped burglary, robbery, theft and three firearms charges.
Under terms of the plea deal, Krause will be sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole and prosecutors will request the Hawaii Paroling Authority set his minimum prison term at 30 years.
Krause’s 21-year-old cousin, Kawena Krause — who physically choked Gilman to death — was sentenced Dec. 2 to life with the possibility parole. Under terms of the younger Krause’s plea deal, prosecutors will request the parole board to set his minimum prison term at 20 years.
A third individual, described by police as a minor, was also present. That individual has not been charged.
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