In this episode of Beneath the Palms, we revisit a devastating case that shattered the quiet, close-knit community of Mānoa Valley. The Oda family—Paris, Naoko, and their three children—were beloved neighbors, a family who embodied the peaceful rhythms of life in Mānoa.
But beneath the surface, hidden struggles were mounting. Financial pressures. Emotional isolation. A father quietly unraveling.
On a tragic morning in March 2024, everything collapsed.
We’ll break down:
- Who the Oda family was—their lives, their home, and their place in Mānoa.
- The financial and psychological burdens Paris Oda faced leading up to the tragedy.
- The chilling timeline of events inside the Oda home on that fateful night.
- The community’s reaction, the unanswered questions, and the lessons left behind.
This episode is not only a case study in familicide but a deeper conversation about mental health, financial stress, and the warning signs too often missed.
🔗 Sources & References
Extensive research for this episode was gathered from:
📰 Honolulu Star-Advertiser, Hawaii News Now, Civil Beat, KHON2, KITV4, and Hawaii Public Radio
🖋️ Reporting by Peter Boylan (Honolulu Star-Advertiser) and Rick Daysog (Hawaii News Now)
📑 Official HPD reports, medical examiner findings, and statements from the Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office
📚 Analysis of mental health and economic strain in family violence cases
👉 For further reading, explore Civil Beat’s reporting on mental health and family violence in Hawai‘i.
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