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Esther Ostrem-braden Missing Person Case

Last seen in Honolulu, Hawaii on Feb 16, 1981

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Esther Ostrem-Braden, a 61-year-old resident of the Kaimuki neighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii, has been missing for decades. On a Monday evening, she was last seen leaving her home in her vehicle at approximately 10:00 PM. Her disappearance took a troubling turn just two days later when her brother received a suicide note from her. This discovery prompted immediate concern and initiated a search for Esther and her vehicle. The car, a Pontiac sedan, was soon located parked near Kahala Beach Park, ...Read More
Last Seen: Feb 16, 1981

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP156718

    • Victim Details

    Mar 19, 2026

    Mar 19, 2026

    Esther

    Ostrem-braden

    106

    61

    62 inches

    110 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Female

    Feb 16, 1981

    Honolulu

    Hawaii

    Honolulu County

    96816

    No

    189059

    Honolulu Police Department

    Honolulu

    Hawaii

    Honolulu County

    96813

    Michael Garcia

    Detective

    801 South Beretania Street, Hawaii

    8085293111

    Local

    Law Enforcement

    http://www.honolulupd.org

    81-S67394

    1981-02-18

    Honolulu Police Department

    Brown

    Blue

    Blue

    05/27/2026


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