Suspect in killings of three elderly men apprehended in cave on Hawaii’s Big Island
A man named Jacob Daniel Baker has been arrested in connection with the killings of three elderly men on Hawaii's Big Island. The police conducted an extensive manhunt after the bodies were discovered earlier in the week. Authorities are still investigating the links between the murders and whether Baker will face first-degree murder charges.
- ▪Jacob Daniel Baker, 36, was apprehended following a manhunt after three elderly men were found dead.
- ▪The police received a tip that led to Baker's capture in a cave on Thursday afternoon.
- ▪Baker is suspected of second-degree murder, burglary, and theft, among other offenses.
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- ▪ 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
- ▪ 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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Police arrest a man accused of multiple killings on 28 May 2026, in Kaimu, Hawaii. Photograph: Deborah Davis/APView image in fullscreenPolice arrest a man accused of multiple killings on 28 May 2026, in Kaimu, Hawaii. Photograph: Deborah Davis/APHawaiiSuspect in killings of three elderly men apprehended in cave on Hawaii’s Big IslandPolice conducted manhunt for Jacob Daniel Baker after bodies of men were discovered separately earlier this week Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Dani AnguianoFri 29 May 2026 13.28 EDTLast modified on Fri 29 May 2026 13.32 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAuthorities in Hawaii have arrested a man who they say is linked to three killings, following an extensive manhunt across the the Big Island.Officials announced that they had taken Jacob…
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