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 …