Woman choked boyfriend to death using a seatbelt.
A 42-year-old Pahoa woman, accused of killing her partner during a heated domestic dispute, was charged with second-degree murder. The fatal incident took place late Thursday night, the details of which paint a grisly picture.
Court documents reveal she strangled her 45-year-old partner, Patrick Gideon John-Bruce Dalrymple-Collins, with the driver's side seatbelt of a 2013 Honda Fit. Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered Dalrymple-Collins, unconscious and unresponsive, with signs of strangulation, a bruised face, and bleeding from his right ear.
The seatbelt was found fully extended, but McConnell, the accused, initially claimed self-defense, stating that Dalrymple-Collins had attacked her with a knife and she reacted in fear. However, her claims seemed dubious, as officers found no visible injuries or defensive wounds on her person.
Upon searching the car, a knife was discovered on the passenger side, and a small spot believed to be blood was found near the driver's side door frame. An autopsy confirmed that Dalrymple-Collins died due to strangulation, with the forensic pathologist ruling his death a homicide.
A bag containing 1.4 grams of methamphetamine was also found in McConnell's possession during her arrest. Despite officers administering Narcan and using an automated external defibrillator, Dalrymple-Collins was pronounces dead while en route to the hospital.
McConnell was remanded in custody at Hawaii Community Correctional Center, where she awaits a preliminary hearing. If convicted, she faces life imprisonment with the possibility of parole. However, the prosecutor's office has hinted at seeking an extended term of imprisonment, which could mean life without the possibility of parole.
In Hawaii, second-degree murder charges can lead to life imprisonment, but the possibility of parole exists. The law also allows for enhanced sentencing for repeat offenders. It's important to note that the law does not differentiate between adult and juvenile offenders regarding parole eligibility for second-degree murder, unlike first-degree murder cases.
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The Pahoa woman, accused of strangling her partner inside a 2013 Honda Fit with the driver's side seatbelt, was charged with second-degree murder. The unresponsive body of Patrick Gideon John-Bruce Dalrymple-Collins was found with signs of strangulation, a bruised face, and bleeding from his right ear. A small spot believed to be blood was found near the driver's side door frame, and a knife was discovered on the passenger side of the car. An autopsy confirmed Dalrymple-Collins' death, ruled a homicide due to strangulation. A bag containing 1.4 grams of methamphetamine was also discovered in McConnell's possession during her arrest. Under Hawaii law, second-degree murder charges can lead to life imprisonment, with the possibility of parole, but the prosecutor's office has hinted at seeking extended imprisonment, potentially life without parole.
