Danielle Taty’ana Maile Samson-Cabral
Age 18
Puna, Hawaii
Teen had deep mind and soul
According to Hawaiian legend, the moon goddess Hina lives in the cave at the foot of Rainbow Falls, an 80-foot waterfall renowned for its morning rainbow. Ten miles from the cave is Hilo High School, her alma mater.
She was smart, strong-minded and beautiful. Her “mind and soul [were] deep and strong,” said Bryanne Sagon, who organized a fundraiser called “For Taty,” after her nickname.
Danielle Taty’ana Maile Samson-Cabral, 18, was accidentally shot in the head at her home in Pahoa, Hawaii. She died on September 24, 2018 around 11 p.m., when the moon goddess would have likely been shining.
