Sign wavers along Kaahumanu Avenue conduct a vigil in memory of Makawao resident Karolyn Alford who was shot and killed by her husband in an apparent murder-suicide Oct. 19.
Women Helping Women staffer Marline Fernandez holds a sign decrying the murder of Karolyn Alford while participating in a vigil along Kaahumanu Avenue on Thursday. Fernandez said it is time for victims of domestic violence, and the neighbors of victims, to speak out. "If people hear their neighbors arguing, call. Call the police," she said. "I'd rather have people call the police than have another tragedy like this one." Fernandez said that budget cuts have taken a toll on the services available for victims. "We have to cut back on workers, cut back on hours. It's sad because there are more people" in need, she said.
