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Ocean View Murder Victim Identified By Police
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by Big Island Video News
on Oct 25, 2024 at 5:30 pm

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STORY SUMMARY

KAʻŪ, Hawaiʻi - The 56-year-old man found on a Tiki Lane property died from a gunshot wound, and his deeath was ruled as a homicide.

(BIVN) – Hawaiʻi Police have identified the man who was found dead in the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates subdivision last week. 

The body of 56-year-old Wayne Richard Moriarty of Ocean View was found on a Tiki Land property on Friday, October 18th. Moriarty was also commonly known as Arthur Hackett, police say. 

An autopsy was performed on Friday, October 25. A forensic pathologist determined that Moriarty’s death was caused by a gunshot wound and ruled the death as a homicide.



From the Hawaiʻi Police Department:

Police are continuing the investigation into Moriarty’s death and are asking for anyone who may have information regarding this case to contact Detective Donovan Kohara at (808) 960-3118; or via email at donovan.kohara@hawaiicounty.gov.

Citizens who wish to remain anonymous can make an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300 and be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Crime Stoppers does not record any calls or subscribe to caller ID.


Filed Under: Kau Tagged With: Hawaiian Ocean View Estates, Tiki Lane

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