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Man charged with murder in killings of 3 on Hawaii’s Big Island

Man charged with murder in killings of 3 on Hawaii’s Big Island

Summary

A 36-year-old man named Jacob Daniel Baker was charged with murder in the deaths of three men on Hawaii’s Big Island, in a rural area called Puna. Police caught Baker after a manhunt, and he faces multiple charges including murder, burglary, and auto theft.

Key Facts

  • Jacob Daniel Baker was charged with first- and second-degree murder for killing three men.
  • The victims were Robert Shine (69), Chitta Morse (79), and John Carse (69).
  • The killings happened in Puna, a remote community known for off-grid living.
  • Police arrested Baker two days after discovering the bodies.
  • Baker also faces charges of burglary, auto theft, and property damage.
  • Two women had recently tried to get restraining orders against Baker, but the judge denied them.
  • Baker previously lived on land near the victims and had a criminal record with many past cases.
  • Investigators found no known connection among the victims except that two lived near each other.
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