Man Charged in Puna Triple Murder
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- Published
- June 1, 2026
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- 1:51
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- Last updated
- Jun 1, 2026
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A 36-year-old man, Jacob Daniel Baker, has been charged with murder in the deaths of three elderly men found in rural Puna, Hawaii—two near each other and one nearly 20 miles away. Baker, who was arrested two days after the bodies were discovered, faces multiple counts including first- and second-degree murder, burglary, auto theft, and property damage. A…
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A 36-year-old man, Jacob Daniel Baker, has been charged with murder in the deaths of three elderly men found in rural Puna, Hawaii—two near each other and one nearly 20 miles away. Baker, who was arrested two days after the bodies were discovered, faces multiple counts including first- and second-degree murder, burglary, auto theft, and property damage. Authorities say the victims had no known direct connection except two lived close by. Local residents are shaken, recalling Baker’s prior work f
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