Police investigating after body of 21-year-old is found in Volkswagen

Hawai’i Island police have initiated an unattended death investigation after a partially decomposed body of a female was discovered within a parked vehicle located in a neighborhood in Kailua-Kona.

On Thursday June 6, 2024, shortly before 7:30 a.m., patrol officers and detectives responded to Kealakaa Street just north of Manawalea Street for a report of a lifeless body within a parked vehicle.  Upon their arrival, they discovered a partially decomposed body of a female within a white Volkswagen sedan. 

The victim has been positively identified as 21-year-old Sachiko Myers of Ocean View.

On June 12, 2024, an autopsy was performed, and the pathologist ruled that Myer’s death was undetermined but did not rule out foul play.  The cause and manner of death is pending standard toxicology testing.

Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity in the area of Kealakaa Street north of Manawalea Street between June 3 and June 6, 2024, is asked to contact Detective Donovan Kohara at (808) 960-3118; or via 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 $1,000.00.

Police also noted that Crime Stoppers is a volunteer program run by ordinary citizens who want to keep their community safe. Crime Stoppers does not record calls or subscribe to any Caller ID service. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.