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Police Launch Coroner’s Inquest After Body Found in Kona

December 17, 2025 |

On Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, at 7:27 a.m., Kona patrol officers responded to a report of an unresponsive man in a grassy area near businesses in the 74-5000 block of Kaiwi Street.

Upon arrival, officers determined the man was deceased. At this time, there are no indications of foul play. The investigation is ongoing and is being handled by the Kona Patrol Division. An autopsy has been scheduled to determine the exact of death. The person’s name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Officer Jason Cunefare of Kona Patrol at jason.cunefare@hawaiipolice.gov or call the department’s non-emergency dispatch line at (808) 935-3311.

Department:: Hawaiʻi Police Department
Division:: Kona Patrol
Officer:: Sergeant Len Hamakado
Phone:: (808) 326-4646 Ext. 253
Report Number:: 25-112497

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