Police investigating death-related case in Anahola

Published on January 12, 2024

ANAHOLA – The Kauaʻi Police Department is investigating a death-related case after an unidentified body was found following a vehicle fire in Anahola on Friday morning.

At approximately 3 a.m. on Friday, firefighters responded to a report of a vehicle fire at Anahola Beach Park. After the fire was fully extinguished, police arrived on scene and discovered an unidentified body located inside the vehicle.

An autopsy is being scheduled to identify the decedent and determine the cause of death. The incident remains under police investigation and foul play has not been ruled out.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to call KPD Dispatch at 808-241-1711. Those wishing to remain anonymous can provide information by calling Crime Stoppers Kauaʻi at 808-246-8300, submitting a tip at cskauai.org, or through the Crime Stoppers Kauaʻi P3 Tips Mobile App.

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