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Police Offer $1,000 Reward for Armed Triple-Murder Suspect in Hawaii

5/28/2026

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Police have labeled Jacob Daniel Baker an armed and extremely dangerous suspect.
He is wanted for three homicides of elderly men aged 69, 79 and 69 in Hawaii’s Puna district.
Hawaii County Police Chief Reed Mahuna announced increased patrols and asked the suspect to surrender.
Detectives Duane Rapoza and Sy Keltner are accepting tips by phone or email.
Crime Stoppers offers a possible $1,000 reward for information.

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Police have labeled Jacob Daniel Baker an armed and extremely dangerous suspect.
He is wanted for three homicides of elderly men aged 69, 79 and 69 in Hawaii’s Puna district.
Hawaii County Police Chief Reed Mahuna announced increased patrols and asked the suspect to surrender.
Detectives Duane Rapoza and Sy Keltner are accepting tips by phone or email.
Crime Stoppers offers a possible $1,000 reward for information.