Police have initiated an investigation after a partially decomposed body of a woman was discovered within a parked vehicle located in a neighborhood in Kailua-Kona.
The victim has been positively identified as 21-year-old Sachiko Myers of Ocean View.
Shortly before 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 6, patrol officers and detectives responded to Kealakaa Street just north of Manawalea Street for a report about a lifeless body within a parked vehicle.
Upon their arrival, they discovered a partially decomposed body of a female within a white Volkswagen sedan.
An autopsy was performed on Wednesday, and the pathologist ruled that Myer’s death was undetermined but did not rule out foul play.
The cause and manner of death is pending standard toxicology testing.
Anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity in the area of Kealakaa Street north of Manawalea Street between June 3 and June 6 is encouraged to contact Detective Donovan Kohara at (808) 960-3118 or via email at donovan.kohara@hawaiicounty.gov
Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call the islandwide Crime Stoppers number at 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.00. Crime Stoppers is a volunteer program run by ordinary citizens who want to keep their community safe.
Crime Stoppers does not record calls or subscribe to any Caller ID service.