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Suspect accused of killing 3 elderly men in Hawaii charged with murder

Suspect accused of killing 3 elderly men in Hawaii charged with murder

Summary

Jacob Baker, 36, has been charged with murder and other crimes after being accused of killing three elderly men in Hawaii. He was arrested following a search by state and federal police and is being held without bond.

Key Facts

  • Jacob Baker faces one count of first-degree murder and three counts of second-degree murder.
  • The victims were three elderly men: Robert Shine (69), John Carse (69), and a 79-year-old man whose name was not released.
  • The murders happened over two days in Pahoa, on Hawaii’s Big Island.
  • Baker was also charged with burglary, property damage, theft, and unauthorized vehicle entry.
  • Police described Baker as "armed and extremely dangerous" during the manhunt.
  • He was caught hiding in a small cave near Kalapana, about 10 miles from Pahoa.
  • The police have not shared details on how Baker was identified or his motives.
  • Investigators found no connections among the victims, except two lived near each other.
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