THE CARROLL COX SHOW

NEWS AND COMMENTARY

 

2/20/16

You may recall, on January  9, 2016,  a terrible incident occurred where Mr. Sri Shim lost his life and his stepson, Trey Albrecht, was  severely injured  after being run over by a boat in waters near Kailua Bay, Oahu, Hawaii. 

 We believe the public is entitled to a formal statement from the government agencies "investigating" the incident.    While waiting for an explanation from officials who  seem to be unwilling to provide formal statements, we are interested in what can be done to give the general public an explanation and insight into the specifics of this matter.  

We continue to sort through some of the many bits and pieces of information fueling the rumor mill that flirts dangerously with trivializing the death of Mr. Shim and the severe injuries  inflicted on Mr. Albrecht.

As allowed under the Uniform Information Practices Act, or the Sunshine Law,  we obtained a copy of the 911 audio recording of this incident from the City and County of Honolulu's Emergency Services in hope that this will get us closer to knowing what the facts are surrounding this terrible incident.

We are publishing this recording with great concerns that it might be received as an affront to Mr. Shim's family.  We are also concerned that some will view the publishing of this recording as an attempt to speak to the guilt or innocence,  of Mr. Sai Hansen.

All of this could be avoided if government agencies would not be so secretive, and would value their role as trustees of public interest.  

We  ask that you simply accept this as an effort to bring transparency to this terrible matter.