Man wanted over 3 killings apprehended after an intense search of Hawaii’s Big Island
A man named Jacob Baker has been arrested in connection with the murders of three men on Hawaii's Big Island. The apprehension followed an extensive search involving state and federal authorities, as Baker was considered armed and dangerous. Police have not yet established a motive for the killings, which occurred in a rural area over two days.
- ▪Jacob Baker, 36, was arrested on suspicion of murder and burglary after a massive search.
- ▪The bodies of the three victims were found in close proximity to each other, with autopsies revealing strangulation and sharp force trauma as causes of death.
- ▪Baker had previous legal issues, including threats made against women at a farm, which were reported shortly before the murders.
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- ▪ Suspect in killings of three elderly men apprehended in cave on Hawaii’s Big Island — The Guardian — US
- ▪ Suspect in killings of 3 elderly men in Hawaii arrested after massive manhunt — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Murder suspect wanted over 3 killings arrested after intense search of Hawaii’s Big Island — New York Post
- ▪ Hawaii police hunt 'armed and extremely dangerous' man suspected in three killings on the Big Island — Fox News — Latest
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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 onMan wanted over 3 killings apprehended after an intense search of Hawaii’s Big IslandA man wanted in connection with the killings of three men has been apprehended after a massive search of Hawaii’s Big IslandByDAVE COLLINS Associated Press, CLAUDIA LAUER Associated Press, and JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER Associated PressMay 28, 2026, 1:04 PM1:26Police arrest a man accused of multiple killings, right, on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Kaimu, Hawaii.
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