Residents of Wailoku are living in fear and uncertainty following the discovery of a 12-year-old boy’s body in the settlement last Friday. The child had been reported missing earlier last week, and the discovery has left the community demanding answers as police continue investigations into his death. Paula Tuivau was among the first residents to reach the scene after two students discovered the boy’s body while walking through the area. Tuivau says the discovery has deeply shaken the community, where residents say such a tragedy has never happened before. No charges have been laid, with police saying inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the boy’s death remain ongoing.