Hawaii Island police have identified a woman whose body was found Tuesday in waters off Kalapana in Puna. Hawaii Island police have identified a woman whose body was found Tuesday in waters off Kalapana in Puna. ADVERTISING She was identified
Hawaii Island police have identified a woman whose body was found Tuesday in waters off Kalapana in Puna.
She was identified through fingerprints Thursday as 25-year-old Brittany-Jane Royal, who had recently moved to Kalapana, according to the Hawaii Police Department. Her last known permanent address before moving to Hawaii was in Tustin, Calif.
Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Section are continuing the investigation as a murder.
Anyone who has information on this case should contact Detective Robert Almeida at 961-2386 or ralmeida@co.hawaii.hi.us or Detective Fetuutuunai Amuimuia at 961-2278 or famuimuia@co.hawaii.hi.us.
Those who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 329-8181 in Kona or 961-8300 in Hilo. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.
