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(Update) Police Identify Human Remains Found in Kona

November 5, 2025 |
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Hawai‘i Island police have identified a deceased man discovered in an unfinished structure on the 75-0000 block of Ali‘i Drive in Kona on March 24, 2025, as 41-year-old Alan Joseph Dush of Ocean View. Foul play is not suspected.

After months of active investigation, police issued a media release last month asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the remains. Police thank the public for their assistance.

Department:
Hawaiʻi Police Department
Division:
Area II Criminal Investigation Section
Officer:
Detective Joel Furuto
Phone:
(808) 326-4646 Ext. 281
Report Number:
25-027145

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