David Kahakualohamaiokalani Nihei, a 39-year-old man from Hawaii, was last seen in Palm Springs, California, on September 20, 2022. At the time of his disappearance, he was 6 feet tall, weighed approximately 175 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes. He is of Asian ethnicity and has several distinct tattoos, including the name "Dayton" on his left wrist and traditional Polynesian art on his legs. When he was last seen, he was wearing a black t-shirt and black shorts.
The circumstances leading to his disappearance began while he and his family were visiting extended family in Palm Desert, California. The family was scheduled to fly back to Hawaii on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. However, due to a complication, David was unable to travel with his wife and children. An arrangement was made for him to fly back the following Tuesday, September 27, 2022. It was reported that he and his wife had a disagreement and he was unhappy.
On September 19, 2022, David checked into a Motel 6 in Palm Springs and was in contact with his wife. The following day, September 20, he was no longer answering his phone and checked out of the motel. He has not been seen or heard from since. The Palm Springs Police Department is investigating his disappearance and his case is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under case number MP157669.
Last Seen: Sep 20, 2022
