Guilty Verdict in Child Abuse Case | Honolulu News

A jury delivered a devastating verdict: Roberto Morales Andrade, 49, is guilty on all 16 counts of sexual assault against a child, including eight first-degree and eight third-degree charges. The trial, lasting just two weeks, ended with the jury reaching a decision in under two hours. The abuse, spanning nearly four years from 2014 to 2018, began with manipulation and escalated as the child grew older — often exploiting her being home alone. The case broke open when a family member discovered a text message the child sent to her boyfriend, leading to police involvement. Morales Andrade now faces up to 20 years per first-degree charge and 5 years per third-degree charge, with bail set at $500,000. Sentencing is scheduled for October 12, 2026. Meanwhile, two men from Kailua-Kona face attempted murder charges after a stabbing at a graduation party in Holualoa over the weekend. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ef44e9664c86f7ad