Woman arrested in connection to manslaughter of adopted child
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Honolulu police held a news conference at HPD's Main Station to address an arrest made in a 2023 child manslaughter case involving an 11-year-old girl.
According to Lt. Deena Thoemmes, the child's 35-year-old adoptive mother, Sina Pili, was arrested on Friday, March 7 in connection to the death of Azaeliyah Pili-Ah You.
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She was arrested on Friday, March 7 on a grand jury bench warrant for manslaughter, endangering the welfare of a minor and persistent nonsupport.
On Dec. 22, 2023, Honolulu police and firefighters responded to a report of an unresponsive female at a home in Lāʻie.
Upon arrival, first responders found Azaeliyah's adoptive father attempting to administer life-saving care to her body, who said she fell in the shower.
Firefighters then took over before bringing her to an area emergency room where she was pronounced dead.Officials said responding police officers found Azaeliyah with bruises to various parts of her body, including her face.
'After extensive testing, review of medical records and investigative findings, the forensic pathologist determined that the cause of Azaeliyah's death to be multiple injuries from child abuse and the manner of death to be homicide,' said Lt. Thoemmes.
Lt. Thoemmes added Azaeliyah suffered from extensive bruising, some of which penetrated the skin and could be seen reaching the diaphragm, multiple abrasions from her head to her legs, wounds to the nose, internal injuries likely from strangulation and more.
The Department of the Prosecuting Attorney said Pili will be in HPD custody pending transfer to Circuit Court for Arraignment on March 13.
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Anyone who may see a child in need of help should call the Child Abuse Reporting Line at (808) 832-5300. For neighboring islands, call (888) 380-3088.
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