Death of 93-year-old May Doi, who was located deceased in the Ka‘ū District
The Hawai‘i Police Department is reporting the death of 93-year-old May Doi, who was located deceased in the Ka‘ū District.
Doi was last seen on Friday, August 14, 2026, at a residence located in the 95-1100 block of Maia Street in the Nāʻālehu Town Subdivision. Due to the extreme weather conditions associated with Hurricane Lala, Doi was reported missing to police. Officers and emergency personnel conducted a search for Doi, and she was subsequently located deceased.
The circumstances surrounding Doi’s death are being investigated. Based on the preliminary investigation, her death appears to be related to the effects of Hurricane Lala and the extreme weather conditions associated with the storm. Foul play is not suspected.
An autopsy is scheduled to determine the exact cause of death.
Information may also be provided directly to Detective Donovan Kohara of the Area II Criminal Investigation Section at (808) 326-4646, ext. 3238, or by email at donovan.kohara@hawaiipolice.gov.
