Homicide investigation launched after woman found unresponsive in Kona

Hawaii Island police have opened a homicide investigation after 34-year-old Aukele Waikiki was found unresponsive in Kailua-Kona on Tuesday night.

Kona woman's death ruled homicide after Tuesday night callout

Hawaii Island police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a 34-year-old woman found unresponsive in Kona earlier this week, hawaiinewsnow.com reports.

Officers responded to the 74-0000 block of Ane Keohokalole Highway at around 9:35 p.m. on Tuesday after a report of an unresponsive woman. The victim was identified as Aukele Waikiki of Kailua-Kona.

Detectives were called to the scene after investigators suspected foul play. An autopsy carried out on Friday confirmed that Waikiki's death was a homicide.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Bradley Llanes at (808) 326-4646, ext. 3268, or at [email protected]. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300.

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