He’d already killed two women.
Twice, the system let him go.

And in 1995, when Doneshia “RoxAnne” Kastner begged for help—filed reports, got a restraining order, called the police—no one stopped him.

He followed her to her car.
Left her notes she never wanted.
And one night… he let himself in.

RoxAnne saw the danger. She tried to protect her son. She did everything the system said she should.
But no one listened.

And by the time they did—it was too late.

This is the true story of Doneshia “RoxAnne” Kastner—and how the system failed her in the final, fatal warning.

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Sources for this episode include:

• Honolulu Star-Bulletin archives (1959–1995)

• The Honolulu Advertiser editorials on domestic violence legislation

• Hawaii State Judiciary court records and parole transcripts

• Testimony excerpts preserved by DVAC and WomenSpeak Hawaii

• Hawaii Revised Statutes on victim notification and parole reform

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If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence in Hawaii, contact:

• CrimeStoppers Honolulu — 808-955-8300

• HPD Domestic Violence Detail — 808-723-3609

• National Domestic Violence Hotline — 800-799-SAFE

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Darkness may linger beneath the palms, but so does hope.

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