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David Kapule Missing Person Case

Last seen in Waimanalo, Hawaii on Oct 4, 1999

Victim Details

Sep 8, 2018

Aug 12, 2020

David

Kapule

105

78

64 inches

145 lbs

155 lbs

Asian

Male

Oct 4, 1999

Waimanalo

Hawaii

Honolulu County

96795

No

40883

Honolulu Police Department

Honolulu

Hawaii

Honolulu County

96813

Michael Garcia

Detective

801 South Beretania Street, Hawaii

8085293111

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.honolulupd.org

99-346717

Oct 4, 1999

Honolulu Police Department

na

White

Brown

Brown

Oct 12, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP52199) and 3 other sources
In the early morning hours of October 4, 1999, 78-year-old David Kapule, a male of Asian and Pacific Islander descent, vanished from his Waimanalo, Hawaii, residence. He was living in a care home on Inoa Street at the time of his disappearance. Mr. Kapule was suffering from Alzheimer's disease and a heart condition, for which he required daily medication, including a blood thinner. He had also suffered two previous strokes. A family friend was caring for him that morning and was in the process of making breakfast when Mr. Kapule wandered away at approximately 6:00 a.m. He was last seen wearing a blue shirt and white knee-length shorts.

David Kapule had a history of wandering off in the afternoons, but his loved ones had always been able to find him and bring him back home. His morning disappearance was unusual and raised immediate concern. At the time he went missing, he was not carrying any form of identification. However, it is believed he may have had some money with him, which led to the possibility that he could have taken a bus. His physical description was noted as being 5'4" and weighing between 145 and 155 pounds, with white hair and brown eyes.

Despite the efforts of his family and law enforcement, David Kapule has never been found. The Honolulu Police Department investigated his disappearance, but the case remains unsolved. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance, particularly his vulnerable state due to his medical conditions, classified him as an endangered missing person. The lack of any significant leads or sightings over the years has left his family without answers. The case serves as a painful reminder of the challenges faced by those with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers, highlighting the profound impact of this condition.
Last Seen: Oct 4, 1999

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • David Kapule - The Charley Project
  • HI- David Kapule, 78, Waimanalo, 4 Oct 1999 | Websleuths

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    78%Possible
    John Doe — Honolulu, Hawaii - unidentified case UP12350
    John Doe — Honolulu, Hawaii
    UP12350 • Found Jan 30, 2014
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 84%Est. 55–75 vs 78 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'7" vs 5'4"
    Weight 79%114 lb vs 145–155 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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