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Body found at Kauai beach is ruled a homicide victim

STAR-ADVERTISER / NOVEMBER 2013

Salt Pond Beach Park in Hanapepe.

A body found near Salt Pond Beach in Hanapepe has been identified as Jon Togioka, 34, of Kekaha.

The cause of Togioka’s death has been classified as a homicide, according to Kauai police.

Police have initiated an investigation. No arrests have been made.

At approximately 7 a.m. Tuesday, police said a man was walking along the shoreline near Salt Pond Beach when he discovered Togioka, who was unresponsive. Police said the man called 911.

Anyone with information on Togioka is asked to call Detective Chris Calio at 241-1683, police dispatch at 241-1711 or CrimeStoppers at 246-8300.

4 responses to “Body found at Kauai beach is ruled a homicide victim”

  1. Cellodad says:

    My goodness, what a lovely photo accompanying a tawdry story of death in the Islands. Interesting juxtaposition.

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