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Michele Hahn Missing Person Case

Last seen in Honolulu, Hawaii on Aug 26, 2015

Victim Details

May 10, 2020

May 21, 2024

Michele

Hahn

58

47

61 inches

115 lbs

Asian

Female

Aug 26, 2015

Honolulu

Hawaii

Honolulu County

96817

No

81959

Honolulu Police Department

Honolulu

Hawaii

Honolulu County

96813

Michael Garcia

Detective

801 South Beretania Street, Hawaii

8085293111

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.honolulupd.org

15-339153

Aug 26, 2015

Honolulu Police Department

8373

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP69173) and 3 other sources
In the late summer of 2015, Michele Lynn Hahn was a 47-year-old woman residing in Honolulu, Hawaii. She had created a life for herself that was unconventional, living on a makeshift raft she had secured within a drainage runoff area. This unusual dwelling was situated near the serene Liliuokalani Botanical Gardens, a place of natural beauty that would soon become the backdrop to a tragic event. Michele was known to be a woman of Asian descent, with black hair and brown eyes, standing at a height of five feet one inch and weighing approximately 115 pounds. The last time she was seen, she was wearing a light-colored blouse and blue shorts.

On August 26, 2015, the weather in Honolulu took a perilous turn as heavy rains inundated the area, causing a powerful storm surge. The drainage runoff where Michele's raft was moored transformed into a raging torrent, violently sweeping her into the turbulent waters of the Nuuanu stream. In the midst of this chaos, she was not alone; a male companion was with her, and they were both struggling to escape the treacherous current. In a selfless and heartbreaking act, Michele let go of the man who was trying to help her in an attempt to save her dog, which had also been caught in the floodwaters. Tragically, in doing so, she was overcome by the force of the water and was swept away.

Following her disappearance, an extensive search was launched in an effort to find her. Rescue teams scoured the area, hoping to locate any sign of Michele, but their efforts were ultimately in vain. Her body has never been recovered from the waters that claimed her. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance have led authorities to presume that she drowned in the storm surge. The case of Michele Hahn is a poignant story of a woman who lost her life in a sudden and devastating natural event. Her disappearance is officially classified as a case of a lost or injured missing person, a somber reminder of the unforgiving power of nature and the profound loss experienced by those who are left to wonder what became of their loved one.
Last Seen: Aug 26, 2015

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • Michelle Lynn Hahn - The Charley Project
  • Honolulu Fire Department searching for woman swept away by ...

    • 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.

    85%Strong
    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 47
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'1"
    Weight 99%127 lb vs 115 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    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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