A Hawaii man stands accused of murdering his wife's lover, an acupuncturist treating her, after uncovering their affair through Instagram messages and videos. The accused, Eric Thompson, was arrested on Valentine's Day of the previous year and has been confined to house arrest. While the prosecution alleges a crime of passion, the defense argues that other individuals had motives to harm the victim, Jon Tokuhara.

Defense attorney David Hayakawa points to Tokuhara's history of infidelity, suggesting that scorned lovers might have sought revenge. He highlighted that the police investigation overlooked potential leads, emphasizing that Tokuhara was a gambler and a significant sum of cash was discovered near his body. The defense contends that these factors warrant further investigation and cast doubt on Thompson's sole culpability.

Conversely, the prosecution portrays Thompson as driven by jealousy and betrayal. They described Thompson as a man whose seemingly perfect life was shattered by Tokuhara's affair with his wife, a high school sweetheart. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Benjamin Rose emphasized the brutality of the crime, stating that the victim was shot four times in the face. Surveillance footage reportedly shows Thompson near the scene of the crime, and DNA evidence links him to a hat found nearby.

The trial is ongoing and is anticipated to conclude by the end of the month. The prosecution asserts a straightforward case of a husband seeking vengeance, while the defense maintains that alternative suspects were not adequately explored. The jury must now weigh the evidence and determine Thompson's guilt or innocence.