In another version of the story the name Lātūtoevave is given as Lātūteovave, and he is also the middle brother, that is older than Melinoʻatonga and Lotauai.

Takalaua was murdered too, while having a meal on the island Mataʻaho (in the lagoon). It was by two men from ʻUvea named Tamasia and Malofafa. FOKI