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In May 1997, Sean Burgado, a 27-year-old dietary aide at a Hilo nursing home, failed to show up for work for several days. Concerned, his employer requested a neighbor check on him at his home in the upper Waiakea Uka area.
Upon entering Burgado's residence on Malaai Road, the neighbor made a grim discovery: Burgado's lifeless body. Police were immediately called to the scene. An autopsy later revealed that Burgado had died from gunshot wounds, and his death was ruled a homicide.
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Upon entering Burgado's residence on Malaai Road, the neighbor made a grim discovery: Burgado's lifeless body. Police were immediately called to the scene. An autopsy later revealed that Burgado had died from gunshot wounds, and his death was ruled a homicide.
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Sean Burgado
Male
Hilo
HI
1997-05-21
27
Sean
Burgado
11/05/2025
Forum Posts (2)
I came across an article about Sean Burgado's murder, and it got me thinking about how often cases l... ...Read More
11/22/2024
11/22/2024
I keep thinking about the timeline leading up to Sean's tragic death. It’s chilling to realize tha... ...Read More
03/28/2024
03/28/2024
