Public Assistance Request

The Maui Police Department Cold Case Unit requests the public's assistance in identifying a male who was found deceased in the waters off Kahului Harbor breakwater on September 25, 1996.

The deceased male is described as a Caucasian in his late 30s, approximately 5-foot-9, and weighing around 230 pounds. The male was discovered shirtless and wearing gray-colored gym shorts, with a yellow-colored mesh dive bag floating nearby. It is estimated that the male had been in the water for less than 24 hours before his recovery.

Please refer to the forensic sketch of the male depicted.

Anyone with information regarding the identity of this individual is encouraged to contact the Maui Police Department's non-emergency number at (808) 244-6400 or reach out directly to the Cold Case Unit at (808) 270-5575 or via email at [email protected] and refer to MPD report number 96-57460.

The Maui Police Department remains committed to resolving this case and bringing closure to the family and friends of the deceased. Every piece of information, no matter how small, can make a difference in this ongoing investigation.