A 21-year-old Kansas man, Avery Nissen, has been charged with second-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault, and second-degree assault after allegedly stabbing a 62-year-old boat captain during a snorkel tour in Hawaii. The incident occurred on Thursday at Honokōhau Harbor in Kailua-Kona, where Nissen allegedly attacked the captain, Stanley Lurbiecki, with a filet knife. Lurbiecki, a veteran in the boating industry, sustained numerous stab wounds to his head, hands, and lower abdomen but is in stable condition at a local hospital. Other passengers on the catamaran, owned by Hawaii Nautical, restrained Nissen until police arrived. No motive has been disclosed. Nissen’s bail was set at $1.57 million, and his court appearance is scheduled for Monday. Mark Towill, owner of Hawaii Nautical, praised Lurbiecki’s resilience and the professionalism of his team. Police responded to the scene at 3:21 p.m. and confirmed the attack occurred mid-tour.
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Hawaii Tourist Charged in Boat Captain Stabbing
21-year-old faces attempted murder charges after alleged attack on snorkel tour.
By The Unbiased Times AI
April 21, 2026 • 2:53 AM• Updated April 21, 2026 • 3:03 AM
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All sources present the incident as a violent, unprovoked attack with no clear motive, focusing on the charges, victim’s condition, and the swift response by passengers and authorities. The coverage uniformly highlights the rarity of such incidents in the tourism industry and the professionalism of the boat tour company’s team.
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