Maui police seek help with information in cold case from 28 years ago

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

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

A forensic sketch of the man depicted is posted below.

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 coldcase@mpd.netand 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,” police said in a news release. “Every piece of information, no matter how small, can make a difference in this ongoing investigation,” police said.