Hawai‘i Island police seek public help identifying man found dead in March

Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a deceased man discovered in an unfinished structure on Ali‘i Drive earlier this year.

The man, believed to be in his 40s, had been dead for several weeks before being discovered on March 24, according to a news release from the police department. He is approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall with a medium-to-thin build.

Foul play is not suspected at this time.

Detectives have been actively investigating this case for months and alternative methods of identification have been unsuccessful to date, police officials stated. In addition, the circumstances of the body’s discovery and its appearance do not appear consistent with any known missing persons.

Police ask anyone who may have information about the possible identity of this individual or details related to the case to call the department’s non-emergency number at 808-935-3311 or contact Detective Joel Furuto at 808-326-4646, ext. 281, or via email at joel.furuto@hawaiipolice.gov.

Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 808-961-8300. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential, and callers may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.