A 71-year-old Maui man was beaten to death while feeding feral cats, and two suspects are now facing murder charges.

• Alfred Hiva, 71, was killed in Kahului last Thursday while feeding stray cats with his sister.
• Police say two men confronted him over his car's bright headlights before the deadly beating.
• His sister testified she was thrown to the ground and bruised while trying to protect him.
• She said one attacker grabbed her flashlight and shouted "I'll teach you a lesson" during the assault.
• Jonathan Coco Kong and Richard Kealoha are charged with murder, robbery, and assault.

Outlook: The two suspects remain in the court process after this week's preliminary hearing, with the case heading toward trial.