Murder-Suicide in Kealakekua
The incident, which occurred around noon on January 2nd in the 81-6500 block of Mamalahoa Highway, occurred when a young man shot and killed his ex-girlfriend. After dating for nine months, the woman, a mother of three, filed for a 48-hour restraining order before Christmas citing physical and verbal abuse. After the man returned when the order expired, she tried filing a second on December 29th, but the court had not yet sent the order to the police when the man shot and killed the victim.
The murderer’s body was first discovered by the victim’s 71-year-old father when he walked to his daughter’s house from nearby on the same property and saw the man’s body laying outside, a gun nearby, and a bullet wound in the head. Going inside, he then discovered the body of his daughter, also with a bullet wound to the head.
The news of the violence shocked the close-knit community and left the family of the woman grieving, wishing more had been done to protect her. As the community comes to terms with this devastating incident, Hawaii County police are diligently conducting investigations to piece together the events leading to this tragedy.
Domestic Abuse Awareness
Bio X Hawaii, a biohazard cleanup company with a commitment to community well-being throughout Hawaii, sees first-hand the emotional and physical toll such incidents can take. While our primary focus is on providing professional biohazard cleanup services to restore the affected spaces, we also work to raise awareness of the issues leading to violence. This grievous incident sheds light on the prevalence of domestic violence, a grave issue that affects numerous lives, both directly and indirectly. Bio X Hawaii encourages individuals who may be experiencing domestic abuse to seek help. If you or someone you know is in an abusive situation, it’s crucial to reach out to local resources, support hotlines (1-800-799-SAFE), or law enforcement agencies, while removing the person and any children from the abusive situation.
Seeking Information
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to this incident to come forward. The police department’s non-emergency number is 808-935-3311. Detective Len Hamakado can be reached at 808-326-4646, ext. 224, or via email at Len.hamakado@hawaiicounty.gov. For those who wish to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers offers a dedicated hotline at 808-961-8300, with the possibility of a reward of up to $1,000. They neither record nor trace calls.
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