The Isabella "Ariel" Kalua murder case has shocked Oahu. Prosecutors say the 6-year-old was tortured and murdered by her adoptive parents, Isaac and Lehua Kalua, who reported her missing in September. The two face an enhanced sentence of life behind bars without the possibility of parole, but experts note there are host of difficulties with the case. The biggest one: Investigators have not found Isabella's remains.

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Why is it taking so long for federal prosecutors to move forward with the case against former city Prosecutor Keith Kaneshiro? In this episode, HNN's Lynn Kawano breaks down one of the many topics that investigators are zeroing in on. 

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Drug use is changing in Hawaii. Deals aren’t just hand-to-hand transactions in the shadows anymore. More powerful drugs are instead being purchased online ― oftentimes on social media ― and sent directly to homes. And too often, people are getting much more than they asked for. Fentanyl is showing up everywhere, a way to get people hooked more quickly and keep them coming back.

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A battle is brewing within the Honolulu Police Department as members of the rank-and-file push back against one of their leaders, accusing him of retaliation, sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment.

Acting Assistant Chief Stephen Gerona is one of the highest ranking officers in the department and his promotions have come despite dozens of complaints and lawsuits that have already cost taxpayers 1.6 million dollars. He was named in those lawsuits against the department. And there is another pending lawsuit filed by HPD detective, Maile Rego.

In episode 11 of "The Other Side of Paradise," the 16-year police veteran speaks to HNN's Lynn Kawano about why she had no other choice but to turn to the courts for justice.

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