Suspect Involved in Triple Puna Homicide in Custody: Hawaii Island Police

Pahoa murder suspect Jacob Baker awaiting charges

Jacob Baker, the Pahoa man accused of murdering three elderly men earlier this week, is now in custody and awaiting charges. And neighbors are now wondering how to keep everyone safe in the rural community.

An eclectic, off-grid Hawaii haven, 3 dead men and a suspect caught on

HONOLULU (AP) — For residents of Puna, a remote and eclectic part of Hawaii’s Big Island, the killings of three men known for embracing the community’s off-grid, free-spirited lifestyle became a startling reminder of its struggles too. Nearly 24 hours after Jacob Baker was arrested, residents were struggling to understand what happened and were eager for answers on why authorities zeroed in on the 36-year-old as their suspect in the killings of …

Hawaii island triple-homicide suspect caught with public’s help | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Tips from the public led to the arrest Thursday afternoon of a Hawaii island man wanted in a triple homicide earlier this week, ending a manhunt that had residents of the Puna district on edge for two days.

Suspect involved in triple Puna homicide in custody: Hawaii Island police

Manhunt ends with arrest of Jacob Daniel Baker, suspected of three homicides in Puna, Hawaii. Stay updated with KHON2 for more details.

Police Identify Two Puna Murder Victims

Hawaiʻi County police have positively identified two of three recent Puna murder victims.  The first victim has been identified as 69 year-old Robert Shine of Pāhoa. On May 25. Puna patrol officers responded to a residence in the 14-000 block of Papaya Farms Road in Pāhoa for a report of an unknown disturbance. Arriving officers located Shine at the residence. There were no clear indications of foul play, however due to suspicious circumstances,…

Man Accused of Committing Three Homicides in 48 Hours Has Been Arrested in Hawaii

A man who allegedly committed three homicides within a period of 48 hours was finally arrested by the Hawaii Island police after a massive search operation.