Suspect in killings of 3 elderly men in Hawaii arrested after massive manhunt
Summary
Jacob Baker, 36, was arrested in Hawaii after a large search linked him to the deaths of three elderly men on the Big Island. The killings happened over two days in a rural area, and police say Baker is suspected of murder, burglary, and other charges.Key Facts
- Jacob Baker was caught hiding in a small cave after police received tips about his location.
- The three victims were men aged 69, 79, and 69, found in different remote locations over two days.
- Autopsies showed two victims died from strangulation and sharp wounds; the third had blunt force injuries.
- Police called Baker "armed and extremely dangerous" during the manhunt.
- Two women had recently asked for restraining orders against Baker, but the requests were denied due to lack of proof.
- Baker has a court record with 20 past cases, mostly traffic violations, often representing himself in court.
- Investigators have not found a clear link between the victims aside from proximity of two of them.
- Police have not released the motive or detailed evidence connecting Baker to the killings.
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