#Big Island Murder
40-year-old charged with murder for shooting a man in Mountain View parking lot
The shooting victim has been identified as 52-year-old John Marshall Marrou, of Volcano.
Police seek help with 2022 homicide case after finding decomposed body in Big Island residence
Hawai‘i Island police are seeking the publicʻs help with a 2022 murder case that involves the discovery of a decomposing body following a report of a foul odor coming from a residence.
Hawai’i Island police seek information on Puna homicide investigation
The victim of the 2022 slaying has been identified as 47-year-old James Paul Phelps, of Mountain View.
Police renew request for leads in July 2021 murder of elderly Puna man
On July 31, 2021, local fishermen found the body of 76-year-old Michael Rosenbaum below the sea cliffs at MacKenzie State Recreation Area in Puna.
‘End of the World’ murder: Captain Cook man sentenced to life in prison
Asagra had been found guilty of the second-degree murder of drug dealer Joey Richmond and arson in the first degree for setting fire to Richmond’s BMW motor vehicle.
Police identify woman murdered with sword in Puna on Big Island
A 58-year-old woman who was murdered with a sword during a domestic-related incident on April 28, 2023, in Puna was identified as Teri Lynn Apple.
Hilo grand jury indicts two in June 2009 murder of 21-year-old Kaycee Smith
On June 30, 2009, a friend found Kaycee Smith dead in her Orchidland home on the Big Island with a single gunshot wound to her head.
Police identify homicide victim discovered buried in Ka‘ū District in late July
The body discovered buried in the Ka‘ū District in late July 2022 has been identified by Hawai’i Island police as 36-year-old George “Eddie” Dodge of Mountain View.
Police Release Identity of Big Island Murder Victim
An autopsy was performed on Tuesday morning, Aug. 3, and the forensic pathologist concluded that the victim died as a result of a gunshot wound to the head.
Big Island Man Charged With Murder, Arson
The suspect remains in police custody at the Kealakehe Police Station in lieu of $550,000 bail.
Suspect in Volcano Murder Case Officially Charged
The suspect remains in police custody in lieu of $411,000 bail pending his initial court appearance, scheduled for Thursday.
Hilo Murder Suspect Charged
A Big Island man has been charged with murder, along with several other crimes, stemming from multiple incidents this month.
Hilo Man Charged in Murder Investigation
An autopsy was performed Monday morning, which concluded that Buffett died as a result of a stab wound to the chest. The manner of death was ruled homicide.
Hilo Man Arrested Following Murder Investigation
Shortly after 1 p.m., South Hilo Patrol officers responded to the Val Hala Apartment Complex, located on Pu‘ueo Street in Hilo, for a report of a female who had been stabbed within her apartment.
Puna Murder Suspect Jailed, Charged With 2nd Degree Murder
Wallace is being held at the Hilo Police Station Cellblock in lieu of $1,160,000 bail pending his initial court appearance scheduled for Monday, Aug. 31, in South Hilo District Court.
Police Arrest Murder Suspect
Wallace Jr. was the subject of an all-points bulletin as he was wanted in connection with a second-degree murder investigation.
HPD Continues Search For Murder Suspect
Police reminded citizens that harboring and assisting a fugitive is a felony offense.
HPD Searching For Murder Suspect
On Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 25, just before 1 p.m., Puna patrol officers responded to a call on N. Kulani Road in Mountain View for a report of a male who had just been shot and was lying in the roadway.
Victim Identified, Suspect Charged in Pāhoa Murder
Upon officer’s arrival at the home, they located the victim in bed on the ground floor of the residence with apparent traumatic injuries to his head and facial area.
