Suspect in killings of 3 elderly men in Hawaii arrested after massive manhunt
Jacob Baker, a 36-year-old man, was arrested in Hawaii after a significant manhunt related to the killings of three elderly men. The victims were found in various locations, with autopsies revealing causes of death including strangulation and sharp force trauma. Authorities are still investigating the motive behind the murders and have not established any connections among the victims.
- ▪Jacob Baker was apprehended after a massive search involving state and federal authorities.
- ▪The bodies of the three elderly men were discovered in remote areas of Hawaii's Big Island.
- ▪Baker had a history of contentious interactions with locals, including threats against women at a farm.
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- ▪ Suspect in killings of three elderly men apprehended in cave on Hawaii’s Big Island — The Guardian — US
- ▪ Murder suspect wanted over 3 killings arrested after intense search of Hawaii’s Big Island — New York Post
- ▪ Man wanted over 3 killings apprehended after an intense search of Hawaii’s Big Island — ABC News — US
- ▪ Hawaii police hunt 'armed and extremely dangerous' man suspected in three killings on the Big Island — Fox News — Latest
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| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 06:09:30 -0400 |
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Crime Suspect in killings of 3 elderly men in Hawaii arrested after massive manhunt May 29, 2026 / 6:09 AM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google Honolulu — A man wanted in connection with the killings of three men was apprehended Thursday after a massive search of Hawaii's Big Island that had left residents on edge.Police said Jacob Baker, 36, of Pahoa, Hawaii, was arrested on suspicion of murder, burglary and other charges following a search that involved "significant resources," including help from state and federal authorities.
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