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.
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 […]
James Pennington
On November 23, 1990, James Pennington, a 61-year-old building engineer, was discovered in an unoccupied office space at his workplace, located at 220 South King Street. Pennington had severe head…
Dawn Momohara
On March 21, 1977, 16-year-old student Dawn Momohara was discovered on the second floor of a building at McKinley High School. Reports indicate that she had been sexually assaulted and…
David Porter
On November 12, 1976, David Porter, known as "Boogie" to his friends, was reported missing after his family had not seen or heard from him in several days. Porter, an…
Ingrid Ostrenga
On December 24, 1975, Ingrid (Lori) Ostrenga was found deceased in her Kailua residence. The investigation revealed that she had been strangled.