The Leper War started when Louis H. Stolza, a deputy sheriff, attempted to force an isolated leprosy colony in Kalalau Valley, Kauai to be deported, he was shot and killed by a leper named Kaluaikoolau known as "Ko'olau" on June 27,1893.
The Leper War started when Louis H. Stolza attempted to force an isolated leprosy colony in Kalalau Valley, Kauai to be deported, he was shot and killed by a leper. This leper was named Kaluaikoolau known as "Ko'olau" on June 27,1893. Louis H. Stolza was a deputy sheriff.