Human remains found in Ocean View identified

The human remains discovered in Ocean View last month have been identified as 39-year-old Anthony Theodore Wagoner whose last known address was in Duluth, Minnesota.

Hawai‘i Island police responded to the 92-8700 block of Lotus Blossom Lane on April 23 on a report of a decomposing body on the property.

On April 29, an autopsy was performed and the forensic pathologist ruled that Wagoner’s death was caused by a single gunshot wound.

The case has now been reclassified as a murder investigation.

Police are asking anyone who may have heard any gunshots in the area of Lotus Blossom Lane and Princess Kaiulani Boulevard during the first week of April or who may have information regarding this investigation are encouraged to contact Detective Donovan Kohara at 808-960-3118 or email at donovan.kohara@hawaiicounty.gov.

Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call the island-wide Crime Stoppers number at 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.