NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A former online celebrity who became known for allegedly using a hatchet to fend off an attack on a highway worker failed in his attempt to have his conviction in a 2013 murder overturned. He is serving a 57-year sentence. …
What is Kai The Hitchhiker real name?
ELIZABETH – “Kai the Hitchhiker” won’t be hitching a ride from New Jersey State Prison soon. A state appellate court denied on Wednesday the appeal of the murder conviction of the internet celebrity, whose real name is Caleb McGillvary.
Did Kai win his appeal?
A New Jersey state appellate court has denied the appeal of the murder conviction of Caleb McGillvary, who’s better known as “Kai the Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker,” the man who almost instantly became internet famous after he hitchhiked in Fresno and provided an animated television interview nine years ago.
Why did Kai The Hitchhiker go to jail?
Kai took the stand in his own defense and was combative during cross examination; he made an outburst during his defense lawyer’s closing arguments nearly leading to his expulsion from the court room. A jury found him guilty of first-degree murder and he was sentenced to 57 years in prison.Is Kai innocent?
Kai still insists he is innocent and believes critical evidence was ignored or destroyed in his case. He said he is filing an appeal. “Who’s the real person, is it Kai the hitchhiker who people saw on the video, or is it Kai the murderer?” he was asked.
