2 charged in fatal shooting of Hawaii woman in Las Vegas could face death penalty

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A grand jury in Nevada has indicted the two men accused of murdering a Waipahu grandmother on New Year’s Eve.

Jordan Ruby and Jesani Carter are accused of fatally shooting 66-year-old Clarice Yamaguchi during a robbery at a Las Vegas shopping mall.

Clarice Yamaguchi was remembered as the sweetest wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, friend and... — Clarice Yamaguchi was remembered as the sweetest wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, friend and co-worker to everyone who knew her.”(Courtesy)

Both suspects are being held without bail.

A county prosecutor has said the case may be considered for the death penalty.

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