Maui Community Urged to Help as Search for Missing Woman Escalates to Murder Investigation

Honolulu, HI — Authorities on Maui have escalated their search for a missing woman from Lahaina into a murder investigation, piercing the tranquility of this island community. The announcement follows weeks of uncertainty after Hollee Dela-Cruz, 32, vanished early November, triggering widespread concern and an extensive search. The Maui Police Department confirmed the shift in the nature of the case after initial inquiries and searches failed to locate Dela-Cruz, who was last seen by friends …

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Maui County Moves Toward Settlement in Controversial Police Shooting of Molokai Man Carrying Machete

Wailuku, Hawaii — A lawsuit arising from the fatal shooting of 40-year-old Nathaniel Naki by Maui police officers is possibly nearing a resolution following the Maui County Council’s recent authorization to commence settlement negotiations. The incident occurred on April 30, 2023, after officers responded to a restraining order violation report. The circumstances surrounding Naki’s death, recorded on a police body camera, have since ignited debates on policing methods and the use of force. Naki, who …

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