30 year old Tevita Kapawale has been found guilty of 5 counts of murder, 1 count of attempted murder and 1 count of intimidation by High Court Judge, Justice Dane Tuiqereqere.
Kapawale murdered five crew members on the FV Tiro 2 in 2021.
Justice Tuiqereqere says he noted some of the state witnesses were found to be credible based on the evidence they provided in court.
He also says that Kapawale remained silent throughout the hearing and trial, and admitted to his actions.
The incident took place on May 18th, 2021, following a heated argument among the crew in the Mamanuca and Yasawa waters.
Kapawale has been given until the 25th of this month to file the closing sentencing submission.
He will be sentenced on the 29th of this month.
