“This was an egregious crime that took the life of a young man. We will do everything we can to protect the public by securing convictions in this case.”
NANAKULI, Hawaii (KHON2) — The man accused of murder and attempted murder in a Nanakuli double stabbing was indicted by an Oahu grand jury.
Sixty-year-old Reynaldo Cheney was charged with murder and attempted murder, which led to the death of 22-year-old Kashka Otto.
Officials said the incident happened at Wendy’s in Nanakuli when Cheney was asked to stop moving furniture around the restaurant.
An argument formed when Cheney called Otto a derogatory name and the argument was taken outside.
Court documents stated Otto then punched Cheney, who then turned around and stabbed Otto and a Wendy’s manager.
Otto was then taken to the hospital where he died of his injuries. The second victim was treated and released.
“This was an egregious crime that took the life of a young man. We will do everything we can to protect the public by securing convictions in this case. This defendant would be subject to extended sentencing as a multiple offender which would mean life without the possibility of parole.
Steve Alm, Prosecuting Attorney
Both attempted murder and murder “carries a mandatory sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.”
Reports said Cheney is being held at OCCC without bail and is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.