Hawai‘i Police have identified a body discovered on a remote trail in the Kahauale‘a Natural Area Reserve, in Volcano.
Kaleo Malama Aaron Cachero, 27, of Puna, was found on Dec. 12. Cachero’s family reported him missing on Dec. 3; however, he had not been seen by them since mid-September.
An autopsy was performed on Tuesday, Dec. 15, and according to the forensic pathologist, there were no signs of foul play. The full autopsy report is pending toxicology results.
Detectives with the Area I Criminal Investigation Section are continuing this investigation which is classified as a coroner’s inquest.
ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW AD
ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW AD
Police ask anyone who may have seen Cachero in late November or early December to call the police department’s non-emergency number at 808-935-3311, or Detective Wendall Carter of the Area I Criminal Investigation Section at 808-961-2383 or email [email protected].
This comments section is a public community forum for the purpose of free expression. Although Big Island Now encourages respectful communication only, some content may be considered offensive. Please view at your own discretion. View Comments
