An eclectic, off-grid Hawaii haven, 3 dead men and a suspect caught on surveillance video
Residents of Hawaii's Puna district are reeling from the shocking murders of three men who embraced the area's off-grid lifestyle. A suspect, Jacob Baker, has been arrested and is facing multiple charges, including murder. The community is seeking answers as they grapple with the impact of these violent events.
- ▪Jacob Baker, 36, has been arrested in connection with the killings of three men in Puna, Hawaii.
- ▪The victims, all in their 70s, were known for their off-grid lifestyle and community involvement.
- ▪Baker had a history of run-ins with police and was perceived as increasingly threatening by local residents.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onAn eclectic, off-grid Hawaii haven, 3 dead men and a suspect caught on surveillance videoResidents of Hawaii's remote and eclectic Puna district are grappling with the shocking killings of three men who were drawn to the area for its off-grid and laid-back lifestyleByJENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER Associated Press and DAVE COLLINS Associated PressMay 29, 2026, 8:01 PM1:16Police arrest a man accused of multiple killings, right, on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Kaimu, Hawaii.
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