Body identified in Eden Roc

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Those who prefer anonymity may call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 in Hilo and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.

Police found the body of a man Saturday in a Puna subdivision and are not ruling out foul play.

Police identified the man as 52-year-old Robert John “Johnny” Leong, also known as John Robert Leong, of Mountain View. He was found outside his residence in Eden Roc Estates subdivision.

Lt. Greg Esteban of the police Criminal Investigations Section said injuries were found on the body he called “suspicious in nature.” He declined to elaborate.

An autopsy is scheduled for this morning to determine the exact cause of death and detectives are continuing to investigate.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call Detective Ernest Matsumoto at 961-2379 or to email him at ematsumoto@co.hawaii.hi.us.

Those who prefer anonymity may call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 in Hilo and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.