The Death Of Johnnie Mae Nuuhiwa

Her music, and sprit touched everyone’s hearts. The heart that was impacted the most was my stepdad. January 6, 1996, Johnnie Mae Nuuhiwa, a mother, fiancé, and harpist was murdered. They fell in love and saw the strengths within each other. Enduring the death of his fiancé, he learned how to escape his empty emotions and continue on in this world. Feeling as if the pain will never end people have to accept death as a way of life.
Worried and confused he wondered where his fiancé could be. Finally as he collected his composure, he thought maybe she was already at the restaurant. Sitting there waiting, the night fell as he stared at the empty seat across from him. Anticipating her arrival he told the waiter to add one more glass of water. As hours passed he began to feel a tightening in his chest as his eyes looked at his ticking watch. …show more content…
He explained to the court that he found some convincing evidence. The attorney introduced a DNA sample that was taken from Johnnies fingernail. Roger was so relieved to hear his innocence was heard. The DNA found a match it was Mark Wade Dunse. Dunse, he found out was a serial killer and was dealing drugs. The County Sheriff said that he was also needed for questioning for other unsolved deaths. Roger face turned red as he drew pain and agony from his thoughts. Roger finally got clarity on figuring out the murderer but now he wondered how would he live on without her.
Not only did her death affect him deeply but also it affected my relationship with my stepdad. When I was about four years old my mother showed me a picture of Johnnie. She was holding her harp and you could imagine her strumming the strings, vibrating lovely tunes. The first words out of my mouth were, “she is an angel”. This immediately brought him to tears and he felt as if he was reliving the horrific day. My stepdad looked at her harp in the corner of the room and could she the now broken