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Body found in Onomea is Mountain View man Jason Adams

UPDATED MEDIA RELEASE (9/11/09)

Jason Adams

Jason Adams

Hilo police have identified a body found Wednesday (September 9) in the Onomea area as 39-year-old Jason Adams, who was reported missing and last seen alive on September 4.

An autopsy performed today (September 11) determined that he died from a a brain injury due to a skull fracture. Preliminary results did not yield the manner of death.

Police ask that anyone with information about this investigation call Captain Randall Medeiros at 961-2251 or the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 in Hilo or 329-8181 in Kona All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.

UPDATED MEDIA RELEASE (9/11/09)

Hilo police have initiated a murder investigation into the discovery of a man’s body Wednesday afternoon (September 9) in the Onomea area. Condition of the body led investigators to believe that foul play may have caused his death.

Police have identified the victim but are not releasing his name pending notification of next of kin.

Investigators would like to speak with the anonymous individual who called Crime Stoppers to report hearing gunshots fired in that area.

An autopsy has been scheduled for Friday morning to determine the exact cause of death.

Police ask that anyone with information about this investigation call Captain Randall Medeiros at 961-2251 [revised contact] or the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 in Hilo or 329-8181 in Kona All Crime Stoppers information is kept

MEDIA RELEASE (9/10/09)

Hilo police have initiated a murder investigation into the discovery of a man’s body yesterday afternoon (September 9) in the Onomea area. Condition of the body led investigators to believe that foul play may have caused his death.

Investigators would like to speak with the anonymous individual who called Crime Stoppers to report hearing gunshots fired in that area.

An autopsy has been scheduled for Friday morning to determine the exact cause of death.

Police ask that anyone with information about this investigation to call Lieutenant Mitchell Kanehailua at 961-2252 or the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 in Hilo or 329-8181 in Kona All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.

2 Responses to “Body found in Onomea is Mountain View man Jason Adams”

  1. GirlfromMarysville says:

    Jason was a part of my family. Even though he is not with us in body he is with us in spirit. He was a great dad and friend. He always had a smile and he was full of life and laughter. My prayers go out to his children and family. I will always remember him and the fun we had as a family.

  2. Kristina says:

    We are still waiting for justice. Miss your smile and your kind heart.

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