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.
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 […]
Owen Hamada
March 21, 2005 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 […]
Linda Sue Hannon
February 25, 2007 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 […]
John Doe
1982 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 […]
Acme John
December 28, 2011 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 […]