Boyfriend of National Guard soldier, 21, found dead in burning car is arrested for murder

The boyfriend of a 21-year-old soldier found dead in a burning car was arrested for her murder.

Samuel Jones, 25, was arrested on March 13 after police found Laau Jordan Laulusa dead in the Mililani High School parking lot with a stab wound to the neck.

Witnesses said they saw a man fitting Jones' description 'opening and closing' the car doors before he 'fled on foot' with a 'blade' at around 6.40am, according to Hawaii News Now.

Jones was followed by witnesses until police arrived to arrest him. He was charged on Wednesday with second-degree murder. His bail was set to $1 million.

'It’s too bad because she’s still young, a beautiful girl, real kind, and she didn’t deserve this,' Sasoa Feagai, Laulusa's uncle, told Khon 2.

Laau Jordan Laulusa was found dead in a burning car with a stab wound to the neck outside of Mililani High School on March 13

Samuel Jones, 25, was arrested last Monday after witnesses saw him walking away from the burning car. He was formally charged on Wednesday 

Laulusa worked for the Hawaii Army National Guard as a supply specialist since 2019. Her family referred to her as a 'dreamer' with ambitions to grow in her career and travel with the military. 

Feagai remembered his niece as being a 'real kind person,' who would sacrifice anything for those she loved. 

'She's the kind of person that would do anything for anybody,' Feagai told KITV 4. 

According to her family, Laulusa didn't have any known issues with Jones. 

'She’s the type of person that she never says anything. She just keeps everything to herself,' Feagai added.

While the family is waiting for answers as to why Jones killed Laulusa, they are willing to 'forgive.' 

'My sister said she's willing to forgive,' Feagai told the news outlet. 'I guess it's about all we can do now.' 

Officers were seen attending to the scene shortly after they were called around 7am on March 13

A memorial was set up for Laulusa by her family members. One person can be seen attaching balloons and flowers to the gate

 Laulusa worked for the Hawaii Army National Guard as a supply specialist since 2019. She is pictured above with a family member

'I miss you terribly,' @leahmalae wrote on Instagram. The family member posted several photos in remembrance of Laulusa

 It is unclear what series of events lead up to Laulusa's death

Laulusa was mourned by a family member, who referred to her as 'my beautiful twin.' 

'I miss you terribly,' @leahmalae wrote on Instagram. 'Time feels frozen. my heart is so f****** sore La’au. the pain is f****** unbearable. i am so empty. lost. broken. i miss you, i will miss you forever until the day i die,' @leahmalae.

'i want to say a part of me died yesterday, but that wouldn’t be my full truth. i feel so dead inside. living without you feels like a life not worth living. please hold me. our family. please. i miss you so f****** much, i love you forever & ever my beautiful twin.' 

A series of photos were posted to honor Laulusa from when she was a child to present day. 

'This is unreal,' one person commented.