#Autopsy
Police identify pedestrian who died following Honokaʻa collision last Sunday
Police do not believe that speed, alcohol, or drugs were factors when a car struck the male pedestrian on Highway 19 on Sunday, Oct. 19.
Hawai‘i Island police launch a negligent homicide investigation
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a collision involving a pedestrian and a motor vehicle near the intersection of Waiānuenue Avenue and Rainbow Drive on Thursday night.
Murder investigation opened in case of dead man found in makeshift Ocean View grave
The body of Adam Santos was found buried in a make shift grave in a vacant lava field July 2. A forensic pathologist ruled his death was caused by multiple blunt force trauma to his head.
Pedestrian involved in Volcano crash identified; death ruled a suicide
Multiple witnesses confirmed 44-year-old Collins Kaholo of Volcano was standing by a stop sign prior to running into the road and in front of the truck.
NOAA Fisheries says O‘ahu monk seal pup died from dog attack
NOAA is continuing to investigate the pup’s death, and an individual is cooperating with law enforcement officials.
Hawai‘i Island police ID victim in downtown Hilo death investigation
The cause and manner of Jimmy Kaneala Clifford Carmichael’s death is pending standard toxicology testing.
Teen pedestrian struck by police officer dies
Due to teen Samuel Mwarey’s death, this investigation has been changed to a negligent homicide investigation.
Hawaiʻi Island police identify two pedestrians killed in recent crashes
Hawai‘i Island police have identified two pedestrians who were killed during the past month in separate traffic collisions, one in Keaʻau and the other in Volcano.
Man suspected of killing woman with sword remains hospitalized in intensive care in Hilo
A man suspected of killing a 58-year-old woman with a sword on Friday afternoon remains hospitalized in intensive care, according to the Hawaiʻi Island police.
Hawaiʻi Island police identify 65-year-old who died from injuries in North Kona crash
A 65-year-old man who died following a single-vehicle collision on March 7, near the intersection of Hinalani Street and Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway in North Kona, has been positively identified as Kevin Patrick McHugh of Kailua-Kona.
Police identify body found along Hilo shoreline on Big Island
The victim was identified as Clifford Edward Myers Sr. of Van Nuys, Calif. Preliminary results of an autopsy performed March 16 did not show signs of foul play; however, final results are pending toxicology and additional forensic testing.
UPDATE: Body found in Hilo Bay identified as 59-year-old from Waikōloa
The victim has been tentatively identified as a 59-year-old Big Island man.
Two killed in fiery South Kohala crash on Big Island
A third victim was transported to a hospital, where he is currently in stable condition.
Female body badly burned in a banyan tree in Hilo identified by Hawai’i Island Police
An autopsy performed last week on a body found burned in a banyan tree in Hilo showed no signs of non-fire related trauma. The final autopsy results are pending toxicology and additional forensic testing.
Puna man dies Monday during incident with Hawaiʻi Island police responding to call
A 38-year-old man from Puna died during an incident with three Hawai’i Island police officers who were responding to a report of an active attempted suicide call.
Decomposed body discovered in Puna identified; manner of death classified as homicide
The man whose decomposing body was discovered earlier this week at a Puna home was a Big Island resident.
Autopsy Report Released on Hilo Man Shot During Officer-Involved Shooting
Authorities released autopsy results on a man killed during an officer-involved shooting in Hilo Sunday evening, June 13.
Death of Hilo Man Ruled as Suicide, Police Say
A man found dead in Hilo on Valentine’s Day was ruled a suicide, Hawaii Police report Wednesday morning.
Autopsy Determines Cause of Death of 6-Year-Old
On Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, an autopsy was performed on the six-year-old who died on, Oct. 31, in Kona.
Autopsy Reveals Cause of Murder Victim’s Death
Keola Penovaroff, 39, was found unresponsive Thursday night outside a residence along West Kawailani Street in Hilo.
