Unattended death investigation launched amid discovery of possible human remains in Kula, Maui

Update: 1:37 p.m., July 6, 2023

Police have since confirmed that hunters discovered human remains wrapped in plastic, according to Maui Police Department spokesperson Alana Pico. The investigation remains ongoing. 

Previous post: July 5, 2023

Maui police have launched an unattended death investigation following the discovery of possible human remains in Kula.

Wailuku Patrol Officers responded to a property off Keanuhea Street in Kula regarding the discovery at around 4:33 p.m. on Wednesday, July 5, 2023.

Detectives and Crime Scene Technicians from the Criminal Investigation Division arrived on the scene at approximately 4:58 p.m.

Police issued a press release shortly before 9 p.m. saying the investigation remains active.

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