Lance Kaowili

Missing
Case Description
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Lance Kaowili, a 47-year-old man from Kalama Valley, Honolulu, went missing on March 24, 2011, while bodysurfing at Sandy Beach. Known as a regular surfer at this location, Kaowili was last seen entering the water wearing black board shorts and fins. His vehicle was discovered parked at the beach, but he never returned from the water. Friends, noticing his absence for two days, alerted authorities, leading to an extensive search by the Honolulu Fire Department and the U.S. Coast Guard.

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Last Seen: Mar 24, 2011
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    Victim Details

    Jun 23, 2020

    Aug 12, 2020

    Lance

    Kaowili

    61

    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

    Black

    Brown

    Brown

    No

    09/22/2024


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    Hello all, I wanted to let you know that I am working on a story about the disappearance of Lance Ka... ...Read More
    12/30/2023
    Does anyone know where Lance worked before he started his new job? Just curious to learn more about ... ...Read More
    04/23/2023
    Is Lance active on any social media platforms? If so, can anyone provide links to his profiles? Than... ...Read More
    01/21/2023
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