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Mistrial declared in Waipahu love triangle slaying of acupuncturist

The jury in the murder trial of Eric Thompson could not reach a unanimous verdict this afternoon, so Circuit Judge Paul Wong declared a mistrial and scheduled a new trial for Oct. 16.

By George F. Lee

Aug. 9, 2023

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Defendant Eric Thompson left circuit court on Wednesday with his wife, Joyce Thompson, following the declaration of a mistrial.
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Joyce Thompson sat in Circuit Court on Wednesday.
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Circuit Curt Judge Paul B.K. Wong presided over the trial.
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Eric Thompson, right, sat with his attorney David Hiyakawa on Wednesday.
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Joyce Thompson, right, sat in Circuit Court on Wednesday.
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Liz Chu, trial witness and friend to murder victim Jon Tokuhara, was comforted in the gallery on Wednesday at the conclusion of the trial.
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Eric Thompson headed to the courtroom on Wednesday.
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Eric Thompson was greeted by supporters as headed to the courtroom.

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