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MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2002

Authorities in California will charge the chairman of the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians and his nephew with murder and attmpted, according to news accounts.

Steven Francis TeSam, 42, and nephew Hank Carl Banegas, 26, are accused of stabbing Faitamai Taunuu, 30, to death. A minor also was implicated, according to the Associated Press.

Taunuu died during a concert for the rap star Nelly.

TeSam and Banegas were being held without bail.

Get the Story:
VIEJAS TRIBAL CHAIRMAN ACCUSED IN STABBING (KFBM News 10/21)
Viejas tribe stunned at arrest of chairman in slaying (The San Diego Union-Tribune 10/21)
Fan Fatally Stabbed During Rap Show (AP 10/21)

Relevant Links:
Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians - http://www.viejas.com