#Peter Boy Kema

‘Peter Boy’s’ Mother Dies of Natural Causes

The mother of “Peter Boy” Kema died Wednesday night, Jan. 16, 2019.

Prosecuting Attorney Roth Receives Award

Hawai‘i County Prosecuting Attorney Mitch Roth has received an award from the Law Enforcement and Security Coalition of Hawai‘i for his efforts as an energetic crime fighter.

Sen. Kahele Introduces Bill to Protect Homeschooled Keiki

SB 2323 is a productive response to a nationwide pattern of abusive parents misusing homeschooling to hide abuse.

Peter Boy’s Mother Back in Court

Court documents claim that she is not complying with the terms and conditions of her probation.

Former Hawai‘i Human Services Director Comments on Kema Sentencing

“… Peter Sr. will be eligible for parole after serving less time in prison than how long Peter Boy was even alive… “

Peter Kema Sr. Sentenced to 20 Years in Death of Son

Peter Kema Sr. has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, ending, for some, the 20-year-saga of the 6-year-old boy who went missing in 1997.

Whistleblower Releases ‘Peter Boy’ Book 2

“PETER BOY: Hawai‘i’s Most Notorious Case of Child Abuse and Neglect” is being released just before Peter Kema Sr.’s sentencing date.

‘Peter Boy’s’ Mother Receives 10 Years Probation

Jaylin Kema was sentenced to 10 years of probation for manslaughter in the 1997 death of her 6-year-old son, who died of septic shock.

UPDATE: Authorities Search Puna for Peter Boy’s Remains

The deputy prosecutor wouldn’t disclose the exact search location because the investigation is ongoing, but said investigators have not yet found any remains.

‘Peter Boy’ Book Series Reveals ‘Inside Story’

The heartbreaking saga of six-year-old Peter J. Kema Jr. is revealed in a new book series by former Hawai‘i Human Services Director Lillian B. Koller.

‘Peter Boy’ Kema’s Mother Pleads Guilty

The mother of Peter “Peter Boy” Kema Jr., Jaylin Kema, plead guilty to the manslaughter of her son and has agreed to testify against her husband, Peter Kema Sr.

Parents of ‘Peter Boy’ Kema Plead Not Guilty

Peter Kema Sr. is facing bail of $500,000, while Jaylin Kema is in custody on $150,000 bail.

UPDATE: Murder Charges Filed Against Parents of ‘Peter Boy’ Kema

Bench warrants were issued for their arrests on Thursday afternoon.