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.
Carol Drake
Carol Drake, a 56-year-old female, was discovered dead in her Wahiawa business.
Mildred Gumbo
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.
Donald Hilton
Donald Hilton, a 32-year-old male, was found dead in his Waikiki apartment. Reports indicate Hilton was beaten to death.
Donny Gouveia
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.
David L. Walden
David L. Walden, a 51-year-old male, was found dead in the parking lot of 711 N. Nimitz Highway. Reports indicate that he was shot to death.
Jo Lynn Thomas
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.
Samuel Gilbert Jr.
On On June 30, 1998, Samuel Gilbert Jr. was found deceased in his office. Reports indicate he was stabbed to death.
Lisa Fracassi-SOLVED
On November 3, 1994, Lisa Fracassi, a 37-year-old female, was found dead in her Waikiki apartment. Reports indicate she had been strangled to death. Fracassi was also known as "Lika"…
Kenneth William Aho
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…