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Eric Thompson Sentenced to Life for Murder of Jon Tokuhara

10/4/2025

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Story summary
  • Eric Thompson was convicted of second-degree murder in March 2025 and sentenced to life without parole for Jon Tokuhara's death.
  • DNA linked Eric Thompson to a bucket hat at crime scene, supporting the murder charge.
  • Investigators found nearly $4,000 beside Tokuhara's body, suggesting a personal motive.
  • The Joyce Thompson affair and Eric Thompson's contradicted alibi at Waimanalo dump suggest motive.