An autopsy is scheduled Tuesday on the body of a man police think was the victim of foul play.
Police responded Monday morning to the report of a body on an unpaved roadway in a remote area of Eden Roc subdivision of Puna.
According to police, the victim has “suspicious injuries” and detectives think the man, possibly in his 40s, was killed elsewhere and dumped in the remote location near the corner of Kahikopele Street and Ohia Avenue.
The victim’s identity is being withheld pending positive identification and notification of family.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Detective Scotty Aloy at 961-2375 or scotty.aloy@hawaiicounty.gov. Those who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.