Police Renew Request for Info on 1987 Unsolved Hilo Homicide

Detectives seek public assistance in decades-old murder case of Lynn Ebisuzaki.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 7:15pm

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Hawai'i Island police detectives are renewing their request for public assistance regarding the unsolved 1987 murder of Lynn Ebisuzaki in Hilo. Ebisuzaki was reported missing on May 1, 1987, and later found deceased from a stab wound. Detectives previously received reports of an unidentified man seen arguing with her before her death, and a composite sketch was created.

Why it matters

Unsolved homicides can weigh heavily on a community, leaving loved ones without closure and raising public safety concerns. This case from over 35 years ago remains open, and police hope new information from the public could help bring justice for the victim and her family.

The details

Police detectives are revisiting the 1987 murder of Lynn Ebisuzaki, who was reported missing on May 1 of that year and later found deceased from a stab wound. Detectives had previously received reports of an unidentified man seen arguing with Ebisuzaki before her death, and a composite sketch was created, but the case remains unsolved.

  • Ebisuzaki was reported missing on May 1, 1987.
  • Ebisuzaki was later found deceased from a stab wound.

The players

Lynn Ebisuzaki

The victim of the unsolved 1987 homicide in Hilo.

Hawai'i Island police detectives

The law enforcement officials investigating the unsolved 1987 murder of Lynn Ebisuzaki.

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The takeaway

This decades-old unsolved homicide case highlights the importance of public cooperation in helping police solve cold cases and bring closure to victims' families. Even small details from the public could prove crucial in advancing this investigation.