Kristen Consillio

Hidalgo, Honolulu

#Hawaii reporter with a passion for meaningful journalism at @kitv4, supported by @econhardship. Former wordsmith @staradvertiser, @pacificbiznews.

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Alleged child abuse in Kapolei goes viral on social media

12 hours ago | kitv.com | Kristen Consillio

KAPOLEI, Hawaii (Island News) -- A woman is seen yanking a young girl by her hair and berating her in a car while a bystander video records the incident and later reports it to police. "We always want to look out for the well being of the child," said Venus Rosete-Medeiros, CEO of Hale Kipa. "So call 911 if in immediate danger."The video on HHHNewz has gone viral on Instagram, sparking outrage from thousands and prompting Honolulu police to put out their own update online.
Ex-soldier sentenced to 23 years in prison for killing pregnant wife Mischa Johnson; her loved ones react to his punishment

1 day ago | krdo.com | Kristen Consillio

By Kristen ConsillioClick here for updates on this story SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii (KITV) — “It’s a very bittersweet moment,” said Mischa Johnson’s sister Marianna Tapiz. A moment Mischa Johnson’s loved ones have been waiting for, for almost a year. “We got the explanation that we wanted. We wanted to know exactly what happened,” she said. “But in trade for less time, was that worth it?”Johnson’s serving 23 years in prison.
Ex-soldier sentenced to 23 years in prison for killing wife Mischa Johnson

1 day ago | kitv.com | Kristen Consillio

"It's a very bittersweet moment," said Mischa Johnson's sister Marianna Tapiz. A moment Mischa Johnson's loved ones have been waiting for -- for almost a year. "We got the explanation that we wanted. We wanted to know exactly what happened," she said. "But in trade for less time, was that worth it?"Johnson's serving 23 years in prison. He'll be released when he's just over 50 years old -- a sentence that will never be long enough for Mischa's family.
Schofield soldier’s trial reveals he pursued another woman days after killing pregnant wife

1 day ago | kitv.com | Kristen Consillio

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii (Island News) – Schofield soldier DeWayne Johnson II took the stand, sobbing as he expressed his sorrow and remorse for killing his then-pregnant wife Mischa and their unborn child. Johnson told a military judge, “There are no words strong enough to express the pain of what I did. I hate myself for what I did everyday. I love Mischa and my unborn child more than anything, more than myself.
Schofield soldier confesses to killing pregnant wife; victim’s sister responds to guilty plea

2 days ago | kitv.com | Kristen Consillio

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii (Island News) – Schofield soldier DeWayne Johnson II sat emotionless as he explained how he accidentally killed his then pregnant wife Mischa Johnson, hitting her on the head with a machete in a fit of rage. He also confessed to dismembering her with a chainsaw to cover up the crime. “To hear the specifics of what led up to him killing her and Armani, that was kind of after I got over the initial shock. It was quite painful,” said Mischa's sister Marianna Tapiz.
Murder trial for missing U.S. Army wife Mischa Johnson to begin

3 days ago | kitv.com | Kristen Consillio

HONOLULU (Island News) -- "Ultimately just justice for Misha, justice for Armani," said Mischa Johnson's sister Marianna Tapiz. For almost a year now, the family of missing army wife Mischa Johnson has been waiting for justice. "This is what we've been waiting for right is justice and just a chance to get some closure," she said.
Murder trial for missing U.S. Army wife Mischa Johnson to begin

4 days ago | kitv.com | Kristen Consillio

"Ultimately just justice for Misha, justice for Armani," said Mischa Johnson's sister Marianna Tapiz. For almost a year now, the family of missing army wife Mischa Johnson has been waiting for justice. "This is what we've been waiting for right is justice and just a chance to get some closure," she said. Mischa's husband Private First Class DeWayne Johnson II will take the stand for the first time to explain what happened to his then-pregnant wife who had already named their baby, Armani.
Hawaii Job Corps Centers closing

1 week ago | kitv.com | Kristen Consillio

"It's like the rug being ripped right under us," said Hawaii Job Corps student Marie Moe. Thousands of youth have come through the Hawaii Job Corps Center in Waimanalo, many of them from broken families, traumatized childhoods and without the resources to become productive and thriving members of society. And now the federal government is shutting down most programs across the country by June 30, citing low graduation rates and a more than $200 million projected deficit.
Another deadly shooting rocks Makaha community

1 week ago | kitv.com | Kristen Consillio

MAKAHA, Hawaii (Island News) -- "I think the community is at a loss right now," said community member Joe Aquino. Police are still investigating a fatal shooting on Lahaina Street in Makaha and community members said they're devastated at yet another teen tragedy. "This generation, you know, I don't know, it just seems like they all want to be gangsters," said Kaukaohu Wahilani, a member of the Waianae Coast Neighborhood Board.
State leaders hope to stop vigilante justice after Wahiawa mobbing

2 weeks ago | kitv.com | Kristen Consillio

Calls for vigilante justice persists days after a video showing Carly Ng being beaten by teens in Wahiawa. Her family has asked the public not to retaliate after community members stormed an apartment building looking for the alleged bullies. "Reacting with violence to violence only adds fuel to the fire," said Kekoa Carvalho, head of Goals Hawaii. That's the message former convict and social media influencer Kekoa Carvalho is trying to perpetuate.