Honolulu, HI Area Cold Cases
Name
Jason NamAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On march 10, 2006, at about 4:00 p.M. Jason nam was washing his car in the parking garage of his apartment building, located at 1709 south beretania street when he was approached by three unknown males. A confrontation ensued, during which nam was shot once in the neck. The suspects then fled in a stolen nissan maxima, which was found later that night, burned, in the mililani area.Agency
Honolulu PD
Name
Gregory YamadaAge
21Cause of Death
BeatenInfo
In the early morning hours of september 8, 1986, the body of 21-year-old gregory m. Yamada was found on what was then a “canehaul road” beneath the h-1 freeway and waikele overpass. Investigators determined that yamada had been beaten and thrown over the side of the freeway. At 6:13 p.M. That same day, an unidentified male was captured on surveillance video using yamada’s atm card at the waianae branch of honolulu federal savings and loan (honfed).Agency
Honolulu PD
Name
Theodoro JavinarAge
Cause of Death
AssaultInfo
On may 15, 1989, theodoro javinar was found unresponsive on the walkway fronting his apartment, located at 1015 north school street. Javinar was transported to the hospital, where he later died. It was initially believed that javinar was injured from a fall, but investigation revealed that he had been assaulted. Javinar was reported to frequent the downtown honolulu and north school street areas.Agency
Honolulu PD
Name
Jubilee LumAge
21Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On august 24, 1999, the body of 21-year-old jubilee lum, also known as “maile,” was found wrapped in trash bags in the parking lot of 1299 south beretania street. Lum frequented the downtown honolulu area and was seen being picked up the night before, in chinatown, by a white or light-colored ford econoline van, similar in appearance to the vehicle depicted in the above photographs.Agency
Honolulu PD
Name
Carl SawyerAge
16Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On the night of february 20, 1976, officers responding to a reported shooting in the area behind 94-896 moloalo street found 16-year-old carl sawyer on the ground, unresponsive. Sawyer had been shot several times and died from his injuries. Earlier that evening, sawyer was at the waipahu high school “jack rabbit carnival” with some friends. Sawyer, a junior at waipahu high school, was described by friends and classmates as well-liked and popular, and investigators were unable to establish a motive for the shooting.Agency
Honolulu PD
Name
Myron NakaoAge
51Cause of Death
BeatenInfo
On the evening of july 23, 1997, 51-year-old myron k. Nakao was discovered unresponsive on the sidewalk area of makaloa street, near amana street. Nakao had been beaten and was transported to the hospital in critical condition, where he later died. He had last been seen earlier that evening at a bar in the keeaumoku area.Agency
Honolulu PD
Name
Harriet IsaacAge
64Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
On october 24, 1986, the body of 64-year-old harriet a. Isaac was discovered in her condominium, located at 4999 kahala avenue. Investigation revealed that isaac had been stabbed and beaten. Isaac, who lived alone, was well-known among her neighbors, but none reported observing any suspicious persons or activity in or near her residence.Agency
Honolulu PD
Name
Efnet HaroAge
45Cause of Death
Severe Head InjuryInfo
In the early morning hours of november 10, 1999, 45-year-old efnet alfred haro was found near the kuhio park terrace family center with severe head injuries. He was transported to the hospital in critical condition and died later that day. Haro had been at a relative’s residence in kpt and may have been walking between the buildings to visit another relative. Some of haro’s property was reported to be missing when he was found.Agency
Honolulu PD
Name
Edward JacksonAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On march 23, 1975 honolulu police were called to a reported motor vehicle accident located at old farrington highway between fort weaver road and makakilo drive, where both victims were discovered deceased with gunshot wounds. It was later reported that the victims were returning to a 1972 chevrolet caprice, which had broken down at that location earlier. Also at the scene was labhart’s vehicle, a 1974 pontiac firebird, yellow in color, with a black vinyl top. Both jackson and labhart were in the navy and stationed at barbers point naval air station.Agency
Honolulu PD
Name
Francis LabhartAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On march 23, 1975 honolulu police were called to a reported motor vehicle accident located at old farrington highway between fort weaver road and makakilo drive, where both victims were discovered deceased with gunshot wounds. It was later reported that the victims were returning to a 1972 chevrolet caprice, which had broken down at that location earlier. Also at the scene was labhart’s vehicle, a 1974 pontiac firebird, yellow in color, with a black vinyl top. Both jackson and labhart were in the navy and stationed at barbers point naval air station.Agency
Honolulu PD
Name
Gabriel ChaneyAge
28Cause of Death
Severely BeatenInfo
On april 9, 2002, the severely beaten body of gabriel william chaney was found by maintenance workers in ala moana park. Witnesses indicated that chaney had only recently been staying in the park and that he was seen in the company of other park residents the previous night.Agency
Honolulu PD
Name
Owen HamadaAge
54Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On the morning of march 21, 2005, 54-year-old owen hamada was found unresponsive in a restroom at waikele community park. Investigation revealed that hamada, who would regularly sleep in the restroom overnight, was beaten to death. He was last seen alive the previous night at the waikele mcdonald’s. Hamada, originally from hilo, hawaii, was a self-employed roofing contractor. He frequented the waikele shopping center, and would often be seen at various stores and restaurants in the area.Agency
Honolulu PD
Name
Linda HannonAge
56Cause of Death
Beaten/Possibly Sexually AssaultInfo
On february 25, 2007, the body of 56-year-old linda hannon was found in the area of kahana bay, near the huilua fishpond. Investigation revealed that she had been beaten and possibly sexually assaulted. Hannon had last been seen that morning at a hillside bunker overlooking kahana bay, where she reportedly lived. She frequented the punaluʻu and kaʻaʻawa areas and was often seen riding a huffy stone mountain bike with a wicker basket.Agency
Honolulu PD
Name
John DoeAge
4057Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On september 28, 2010, construction workers unearthed the skeletal remains of an unknown male while working on a residential property in the manoa area. Investigation revealed that the male had been bound and died from gunshot wounds to the head. Extensive work by the joint pow/mia accounting command (jpac) revealed that the skeleton was likely that of a caucasian male between 40 and 57 years of age and between 5’6″ and 6’2″ tall. The male was wearing a blue short-sleeved shirt, with brown levi panatela pants. Items recovered from his clothing indicate that he was killed no earlier than 1982.Agency
Honolulu PD
Name
Acme JohnAge
43Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
In the early morning hours of december 28, 2011, 43-year-old acme john was found unresponsive in the roadway of kahai street, west of kalihi street. Investigation revealed that he had been stabbed several times and died at the scene. John lived on kahai street and would frequently sit on the sidewalk area with his laptop, which he used to communicate with his family in the marshall islands. His laptop, identical to the one depicted in the above photo, could not be located, although a damaged usb adapter was found at the scene.Agency
Honolulu PD
Name
James PenningtonAge
61Cause of Death
Severe Head InjuryInfo
On november 23, 1990, james pennington, a 61-year-old building engineer, was discovered in an unoccupied office space at his workplace, located at 220 south king street. Pennington had severe head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. He had last been seen in the building at about 3:30 p.M. On november 21, 1990, and was expected home that night, but was not seen or heard from until his body was discovered.Agency
Honolulu PD
Name
Dawn MomoharaAge
16Cause of Death
Sexually Assault and StrangulationInfo
On march 21, 1977, 16-year-old student dawn momohara was discovered on the second floor of a building at mckinley high school. Reports indicate that she had been sexually assaulted and strangled.Agency
Honolulu PD
Name
David PorterAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On november 12, 1976, david porter, known as “boogie” to his friends, was reported missing after his family had not seen or heard from him in several days. Porter, an avid bodyboarder who spent much of his time at the beach, was last seen on the afternoon of november 3, 1976. Weeks later, his vehicle was located, unattended, near kaumoku street, but porter was never found.Agency
Honolulu PD
Name
Ingrid OstrengaAge
Cause of Death
StrangulationInfo
On december 24, 1975, ingrid (lori) ostrenga was found deceased in her kailua residence. The investigation revealed that she had been strangled. Ostrenga was a dancer at the nightclub el morocco and an avid horseback rider.Agency
Honolulu PD
Name
Margaret HauanioAge
16Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
The body of 16-year-old margaret agnes hauanio was discovered on november 18, 1975, on a dirt road in the waipahu area. She had last been heard from at about 6:00 p.M. The previous night when she told a family member that she was on her way home from leeward community college.Agency
Honolulu PD
Name
Alanna BaileyAge
30Cause of Death
Assault/StrangulationInfo
On june 16, 1974, the body of 30-year-old alana bailey was discovered in a wooded area off the side of nuuanu pali drive. Reports indicate she had been assaulted and strangled to death. Alana was also known as “terry rochan” by friends. Bailey’s car was later located, still parked in the chinatown area.Agency
Honolulu PD
Name
Ralph StempfAge
48Cause of Death
Assault with a Blunt ObjectInfo
Ralph stempf, a 48-year-old male, was discovered deceased in his makiki apartment. Reports indicate he had been assaulted with a blunt object.Agency
Honolulu PD
Name
Stacey GilmanAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On july 4, 1981, stacey gilman was walking along waikiki beach, near fort derussy, during the 4th of july fireworks display when she was struck by a bullet. Gilman, who was visiting oahu from new jersey, was only nineteen at the time of her death.Agency
Honolulu PD
Name
Kathy HicksAge
25Cause of Death
Assault/StrangulationInfo
Kathy hicks, a 25-year-old female, was discovered on a grassy slope along nuuanu pali drive. She was visiting from georgia for a company softball tournament. Reports indicate she had been assaulted and strangled to death. Witnesses provided sketches of a male she was last seen with. The male was described as having an african american mixed ethnicity, standing 5’11” to 6′ tall, weighing about 150 to 160 lbs., clean cut with black hair, and brown eyes. Update: on june 18, 2021, thomas l. Garner was indicted for hicks’ murder by an oahu grand jury after his dna was found to match a sample recovered from hicks’ body. Garner was extradited from florida, where he was serving a life sentence after recently being convicted for the 1984 murder of pamela cahanes in sanford, florida. He is currently awaiting trial.Agency
Honolulu PD
Name
Michael OnoderaAge
24Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Michael onodera, a 24-year-old male, was discovered dead in his hawaii kai home. Reports indicate he was home sleeping when he was shot.Agency
Honolulu PD
Name
Helen CorreaAge
22Cause of Death
StrangulationInfo
On october 8, 1984, 22-year-old helen correa was found in a cane field in the kunia area. Reports indicate that she had been strangled. Correa was last seen the prior evening in the waipahu area, possibly at a bus stop.Agency
Honolulu PD
Name
Terry ShimizuAge
39Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
Terry shimizu (also known as terry foxx), a 39-year-old female, was discovered dead in a wahiawa business establishment. Her employer, carol drake, was also found dead next to her. Reports indicate they were both stabbed.Agency
Honolulu PD
Name
Carol DrakeAge
56Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
Carol drake, a 56-year-old female, was discovered dead in her wahiawa business. Her employee, terry shimizu, (also known as terry foxx) was found dead next to her. Reports indicate they both were stabbed.Agency
Honolulu PD
Name
Mildred GumboAge
25Cause of Death
Assault/StrangulationInfo
Mildred gumbo, a 25-year-old female, was discovered along the roadside near heeia kea pier. Reports indicate that she had been assaulted and strangled. She was last seen in the early morning hours of january 10, 1990. On january 12, 1990, her vehicle was found in the parking lot of kaneohe bay shopping center.Agency
Honolulu PD
Name
Donald HiltonAge
32Cause of Death
BeatenInfo
On october 30, 1991, donald hilton, a 32-year-old male, was found dead in his waikiki apartment on kaiulani avenue. Reports indicate hilton was beaten to death. Hilton was last seen on october 28, 1991, at his workplace, alfred’s restaurant in waikiki.Agency
Honolulu PD
Name
Donny GouveiaAge
19Cause of Death
Assault/InjuryInfo
On the morning of november 4, 1991, donny gouveia, a 19-year-old male, was discovered along the shore near magic island. Reports indicate that donny was assaulted and died from his injuries. Gouveia was observed on video using an atm at the ala moana shopping center the night before, with an unknown person standing behind him. This person appears to have been waiting for gouveia. A sketch of a second person of interest, who was seen in ala moana park that night, was also released.Agency
Honolulu PD
Name
David WaldenAge
51Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On april 16, 1994, david l. Walden, a 51-year-old male, was shot to death in the parking lot of 711 north nimitz highway. The suspect fled on a motorcycle being operated by another unknown male, both of whom were wearing helmets. Walden was an executive at a missouri-based company that leased out movie production vehicles that were used in movies and television shows being filmed in hawaii.Agency
Honolulu PD
Name
Jo ThomasAge
30Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On may 15, 1994, jo lynn thomas, also known as jo lynn hix, a 30-year-old female, was discovered dead on diamond head road. She was last seen by her husband robert the day prior in waikiki. Robert was arrested but never charged for this murder.Agency
Honolulu PD
Name
Samuel Gilbert JrAge
69Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
Samuel gilbert jr., a 69-year-old male, was the owner of kapuni developers and property manager for the waikiki whaler apartment building, located at 232 kaiulani avenue. On june 30, 1998, samuel was found stabbed to death in his office.Agency
Honolulu PD
Name
Lisa FracassiAge
37Cause of Death
StrangulationInfo
On november 3, 1994, lisa fracassi, a 37-year-old female, was found dead in her waikiki apartment, located at 415 nahua street. Reports indicate she had been strangled to death. Fracassi was also known as “lika” by friends and was last seen in the early morning hours of october 31, 1994, in the waikiki area.Agency
Honolulu PD
Name
Kenneth AhoAge
37Cause of Death
Assault/Head InjuryInfo
On december 24, 1994, kenneth william aho, a 37-year-old male, walked into the chinatown sub station with a head injury. He was transported to the hospital where he expired several days later. Reports indicate that he may have been assaulted by an unknown male.Agency
Honolulu PD
Name
Mun SongAge
24Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On january 5, 1996, mun sim song, also known as “debbie”, a 24-year-old female, was found dead in the area of moanalua park. Reports indicate she had been shot to death. Song was reported missing from han mi video, her place of employment, the night before.Agency
Honolulu PD
Name
John ReverioAge
23Cause of Death
BurnInfo
On may 14, 2002, the body of john reverio, a 23-year-old male who frequented the makaha area, was found burned near keaau beach in the waianae area. He was last seen alive on may 11.2002, camping at lahilani park. John was 5’5″ tall, 145 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a dark-colored sweater with shorts and slippers.Agency
Honolulu PD
Name
Hahn KimAge
41Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On september 2, 1999, hahn soo kim, a 41-year-old taxi driver was discovered sitting in his taxi at kailua beach park with the lights on and engine running. Reports indicate he sustained a gunshot wound to his head. Kim’s taxi was a 1984 buick lesabre station wagon, brown in color, bearing hawaii license plate ftn-306.Agency
Honolulu PD
Name
Michael ScheidtAge
38Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On december 20, 2002, michael scheidt, a 38-year-old male, was with friends at a beach parking lot in waianae. Without warning and from a distance, michael was shot one time in his chest. He was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.Agency
Honolulu PD
Name
Dennis NolanAge
44Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
Dennis nolan, a 44-year-old male, was discovered near a trail off of pupukea road. Reports indicate he suffered multiple stab wounds.Agency
Honolulu PD
Name
Hoang NguyenAge
49Cause of Death
Assault/StrangulationInfo
On december 29, 2015, hoang van nguyen, a 49-year-old male, was found dead in his chinatown apartment, located at 175 north hotel street. Reports indicate he was assaulted and strangled to death. Nguyen was a cook at bac nam restaurant and was last seen on the evening of december 24, 2015.Agency
Honolulu PD