Father, 20, charged with manslaughter in Hawai‘i Island infant death

Nov 13, 2026

A 20-year-old Big Island man is jailed and facing a manslaughter charge after his 3-month-old son died in late October.

  • Joshua Powell is accused of fatally harming his infant son on October 25.
  • Court documents say Powell told police he got frustrated while playing a video game because the baby wouldn't stop crying.
  • He allegedly shook the baby's bouncer violently, then held the infant's legs down until the baby stopped moving.
  • Bail was set at $1 million.

Outlook: The case moves forward in court, where Powell will face the manslaughter charge.

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