Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Lance Kaowili missing person case profile photo

Lance Kaowili Missing Person Case

Last seen in Honolulu, Hawaii on Mar 24, 2011

Victim Details

Jun 23, 2020

Aug 12, 2020

Lance

Kaowili

62

47

69 inches

160 lbs

Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

Male

Mar 24, 2011

Honolulu

Hawaii

Honolulu County

96825

No

84174

Honolulu Police Department

Honolulu

Hawaii

Honolulu County

96813

Michael Garcia

Detective

801 South Beretania Street, Hawaii

8085293111

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.honolulupd.org

11-109056

2011-03-26

Honolulu Police Department

8477

Black

Brown

Brown

No

07/10/2026


Area Last Seen:

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
In the heart of the Pacific, where the ocean is a way of life, a family was forever changed by its unpredictable embrace. Lance Kaowili, a 47-year-old man from Kalama Valley, Honolulu, was a familiar and welcome sight at Sandy Beach Park. An experienced bodysurfer, he was deeply connected to the waves, a passion that saw him at the beach almost every other day. This deep love for the ocean was a significant part of a life rich with family and community ties. He was a devoted husband of 26 years, ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Lance Kaowili, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Last Seen: Mar 24, 2011

Links to Additional Sources (7)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • HFD terminates search for missing body surfer off Sandy Beach
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 5 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (1)

    Hey everyone,

    I've been following the case of Lance Kaowili, and something that's really ... ...Read More
    04/22/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Lance Kaowili

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Missing Cases from Honolulu, Hawaii

    Antone Toutaiolepo missing person case in Honolulu, Hawaii

    Antone Toutaiolepo

    Missing: Nov 17, 2023
    In the heart of Honolulu, a community is left with lingering questions and a profound sense of conce ...Read More
    Victorio Santiago missing person case in Honolulu, Hawaii

    Victorio Santiago

    Missing: Jul 12, 2002
    In the summer of 2002, a distressing situation unfolded in Honolulu, Hawaii, involving a 37-year-old ...Read More
    Tini Agatonu missing person case in Honolulu, Hawaii

    Tini Agatonu

    Missing: May 04, 2012
    In the spring of 2012, a then 38-year-old man named Tini Nua Agatonu vanished from Honolulu, Hawaii. ...Read More
    Daniel Lambertson missing person case in Honolulu, Hawaii

    Daniel Lambertson

    Missing: Jan 30, 2010
    In the winter of 2010, Daniel Lambertson was embracing a new chapter in his life in the idyllic sett ...Read More
    Gary Ota missing person case in Honolulu, Hawaii

    Gary Ota

    Missing: Mar 03, 1979
    In the late winter of 1979, a young man named Gary Ota disappeared from his home in Honolulu, Hawaii ...Read More
    Kush Nelson missing person case in Honolulu, Hawaii

    Kush Nelson

    Missing: Oct 12, 2022
    In the autumn of 2022, a sense of quiet concern began to grow among the family of Abigail Bernstein ...Read More
    Crispin Asoy missing person case in Honolulu, Hawaii

    Crispin Asoy

    Missing: Nov 27, 1983
    In the autumn of 1983, a profound and lasting mystery began with a simple bus ride in Honolulu, Hawa ...Read More