In 2018, the HPD launched the A’ole Poina (Never Forgotten) project to review all of its cold cases dating back to the 1960s. Anyone with information about a case is asked to contact the HPD’s Cold Case Unit. You can also contact Honolulu CrimeStoppers to remain anonymous.
Gregory Yamada
September 8, 1986 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 […]
Theodoro Javinar
May 15, 1989 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, […]
Eleanor Brusenbach
February 24, 1971 On February 24, 1971, the body of 54-year-old Eleanor May Brusenbach was discovered in a cane field off West Lock Road in Ewa. Investigation revealed that she […]
Jubilee Lum
August 24, 1999 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 […]
Carl Sawyer
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…
Myron Nakao
July 23, 1997 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 […]
Harriet Isaac
October 24, 1986 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 […]
Efnet Haro
November 10, 1999 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 […]
Gabriel Chaney
April 9, 2002 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 […]