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Scott Akina Missing Person Case

Last seen in Kilauea, Hawaii on Feb 26, 2013

Victim Details

May 9, 2013

Jul 7, 2023

Scott

Akina

68

55

69 inches

70 inches

140 lbs

190 lbs

Asian

Male

Feb 26, 2013

Kilauea

Hawaii

Kauai County

96703

13525

Kauai Police Department

Lihue

Hawaii

Kauai County

96766

Jessica Fletcher

Investigative Support Clerk

3990 Kaana Street, Hawaii

8082411711

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.kauai.gov/police

2013-04686

Feb 26, 2013

Kauai Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP20235) and 12 other sources
In the quiet community of Kilauea on the island of Kauai, a sense of concern grew for 55-year-old Scott Harris Akina. He was a resident of Kilauea, and his sudden absence prompted his family to report him missing. The last confirmed contact anyone had with him was in February 2013, a detail that marked the beginning of a long and painful period of uncertainty for his loved ones and the tight-knit island community. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as being of Asian ethnicity, standing between 5'9' and 5'10' tall, and weighing between 140 and 190 pounds. He had black hair and brown eyes. The case was officially documented by the Kauai Police Department, who opened an investigation into his whereabouts.

As days turned into weeks with no sign of Akina, the initial search efforts intensified. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance were not immediately clear, leaving a void of information for both investigators and the public. It is believed that he may have drowned near Ninini Beach. The lack of concrete leads made the search particularly challenging, as there were no specific areas to focus on beyond his last known location in Kilauea. The emotional toll on his family was immense, as they grappled with the unknown and held onto hope for his safe return.

The investigation into Scott Akina's disappearance remains open. His case is a somber reminder of the fragility of life and the enduring pain that a missing loved one leaves behind. The Kauai Police Department continues to hold his case file, a testament to a life that was interrupted without explanation. For the Akina family, the years have been filled with a mix of hope and sorrow, a continuous vigil for a husband, father, and friend who vanished from their lives. The overview of this case underscores the profound and lasting impact of a missing person on their family and community, a story of love, loss, and the unyielding search for answers.
Last Seen: Feb 26, 2013

Links to Additional Sources (12)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • Scott Akina | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Rescue crews suspend search for missing man on Kauai
  • Coast Guard suspends search for missing Kīlauea man
  • Search for missing Kilauea man suspended - The Garden Island
  • Search for missing swimmer on Kauai suspended - Hawaii News Now
  • Crews call off search for man missing off Kauai
  • No sign of drowning victim Friday as rescuers suspend aerial search
  • Man investigated in firearms case disappeared
  • Search for missing Kauai man to resume Friday
  • Hawaii Lostnmissing - Facebook
  • Scott H. Akina 1957 - 2013 - Newspapers.com™

    • 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.

    76%Possible
    John Doe — Honolulu, Hawaii - unidentified case UP12350
    John Doe — Honolulu, Hawaii
    UP12350 • Found Jan 30, 2014
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 55
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 71%121 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"–5'10"
    Weight 88%114 lb vs 140–190 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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