Hawaii police search for man wanted in connection with 3 killings in 2 days

Murder Files Unsealed · May 29, 2026 · 32m · transcript

This report details a violent spree in Hawaii's Puna district that resulted in the deaths of three elderly men over two days in May 2026. The narrative focuses on the primary suspect, Jacob Daniel Baker, highlighting his deteriorating mental health and the legal system's failure to grant restraining orders just days before the killings. Authorities conducted a massive manhunt across the Big Island’s rugged terrain, ultimately capturing Baker after a multi-agency search. The episode examines the unique vulnerabilities of rural, off-grid communities where isolation and limited police resources…