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Ex-Waianae quarterback gets 20 years in drunken driving death

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The parents of Troy Kahooilihala Jr. held an urn with his ashes in court on Tuesday. Puletua Wilson, 29, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for manslaughter in the Oct. 5, 2017, drunken driving crash on the Waianae Coast that killed Kahooilihala, 21, his friend and back-seat passenger.
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The parents of Troy Kahooilihala Jr. speak in court on Tuesday.
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Eliu and Freddylynn Wilson, parents of Puletua Wilson, address the court before sentencing.
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Brian DeMello, brother of Puletua Wilson, addresses the before sentencing. At left, is the twin brother of Puletua.
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Puletua Wison wipes his nose during sentencing.
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Puletua Wison speaks before his sentencing.
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Puletua Wison speaks before his sentencing.
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Puletua Wilson asks the court to say goodbye to his family during sentencing.
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Parents of Troy Kahooilihala Jr. carry his ashes in court.
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Freddylynn Wilson says goodbye to her son, Puletua during sentencing.
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Sentencing of Puletua Wilson hugs his family during sentencing.
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Puletua Wilson says goodbye to his daughters and son after sentencing. At right is his mother, Freddylynn Wilson.

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