The Vanishing of Chang Ho Han: A Decade-Long Mystery in Honolulu

A Quiet Evening Turns Into a Lifelong Search

On the evening of January 31, 2014, 70-year-old Chang Ho Han left his condominium on Waimanu Street in Honolulu's Ala Moana neighborhood around 6:50 p.m. It was a familiar area for Han, who had called Hawaii home for two decades. However, that evening marked the beginning of a mystery that remains unsolved over a decade later. Despite extensive search efforts and community involvement, Han has not been seen or heard from since that night.

A Man of Routine and Resilience

Originally from Korea, Han had built a life in Honolulu, working as a limousine driver before retiring. He was known to frequent the Ala Moana and Waikiki areas, often seen wearing a red jacket, dark blue shirt with thin red stripes, dark-colored pants, black shoes, a white baseball cap, a gold cross necklace, and a black watch with a leather band. Standing at 5'5" and weighing 155 pounds, Han walked with a slight hunch and was missing a nail on his left middle finger. He spoke fluent Korean and limited English, and sometimes used the first name Peter. Despite suffering from Alzheimer's disease and dementia, Han could appear lucid in brief conversations, which may have contributed to the difficulty in locating him.  ...Read More

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