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Ho Ae Foster Missing Person Case

Last seen in Waipahu, Hawaii on Oct 2, 2003

Victim Details

Aug 26, 2022

Sep 1, 2022

Ho Ae

Foster

73

50

63 inches

100 lbs

Asian

Female

Oct 2, 2003

Waipahu

Hawaii

Honolulu County

96797

No

117967

Honolulu Police Department

Honolulu

Hawaii

Honolulu County

96813

Michael Garcia

Detective

801 South Beretania Street, Hawaii

8085293111

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.honolulupd.org

03-402254

Oct 6, 2003

Honolulu Police Department

na

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 15, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP94748) and 3 other sources
In the autumn of 2003, concern grew for a 50-year-old woman from Waipiʻo, Hawaii, named Ho Ae Foster. She was last seen at her home and was reportedly in a distraught state at the time of her disappearance around the beginning of October. The initial days of her being missing were filled with uncertainty for those who knew her, as there were no immediate indications of her whereabouts or what might have transpired after she was last seen. The lack of contact and her vulnerable emotional state created a sense of urgency and deep worry among those aware of her situation.

The investigation into her disappearance gained a focal point when her silver Dodge was discovered parked at Yokohama Beach Park. This discovery prompted a search of the surrounding area, with law enforcement and fire department personnel concentrating their efforts on Yokohama Bay. The picturesque location, known for its scenic beauty, became the backdrop for a somber and thorough search as authorities worked to find any sign of the missing woman. The presence of her vehicle suggested a possible direction of travel but offered no concrete answers as to her fate, deepening the mystery surrounding her vanishing.

Ho Ae Foster was described as being 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighing approximately 105 pounds. Despite the search efforts and the public dissemination of her description, information regarding her whereabouts remained elusive. The case of Ho Ae Foster is a poignant one, marked by the suddenness of her disappearance and the lingering questions that have remained unanswered for years. Her last known emotional state and the discovery of her abandoned car paint a troubling picture, leaving a community with a sense of unresolved loss and the enduring hope for answers.
Last Seen: Oct 2, 2003

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Missing Oahu man last seen at his Waipahu home - YouTube
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP94748 | NamUs
  • Ho Ae Foster | Missing Person | CrimeTea

    • 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.

    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Honolulu, Hawaii - unidentified case UP15423
    Jane Doe — Honolulu, Hawaii
    UP15423 • Found May 21, 2016
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 50–75 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 100%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"
    Weight 64%127 lb vs 100 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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