Man Charged In Triple Homicide On Hawaii's Big Island
Jacob Daniel Baker faces first- and second-degree murder charges after a manhunt and the deaths of three men; he is jailed without bond pending a June 1 court appearance.
USA TODAYMan charged with murder in deaths of 3 men on Hawaii’s Big Island
NBC NewsSuspect in the killing of 3 men in Hawaii is charged with murder
CBS NewsSuspect accused of killing 3 elderly men in Hawaii faces almost a dozen charges, including murder
Associated PressMan charged with murder in killings of 3 on Hawaii's Big Island
Overview
The Hawaii Police Department charged Jacob Daniel Baker, 36, with one count of first-degree murder and three counts of second-degree murder in a news release on May 30, the department said.
The charges follow Bakers arrest on May 28 after a dayslong manhunt for a suspect in the deaths of three men in the Puna community, police said.
Police said federal and state authorities joined the search and investigators have not disclosed a motive while the investigation remains ongoing.
The victims included Robert Shine, 69, John Carse, 69, and a 79-year-old man; police said an autopsy found Shine died of strangulation and Carse died of sharp-force trauma, officials said.
Baker is being held without bond on the murder charges and is scheduled to make an initial court appearance on June 1, officials said; the probe is ongoing.
Analysis
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