Woman found in storm drain identified

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A body that was found in a storm drain on Friday has been identified and HPD needs help locating witnesses.

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CrimeStoppers said Christina Baca, 50, was found unresponsive in the drain located near UHʻs faculty housing at 2640 Dole Street.

She was last seen wearing a yellow one piece bathing suit and aloha print dress and is described as being five feet, one inch tall, 120 pounds in weight, with brown hair and blue eyes.


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Bacaʻs body was in a state of decomposition but an autopsy revealed several gunshot wounds.

HPD believe the homicide occurred on Monday, Sept. 9 at around 2 a.m.

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Anyone with information can call CrimeStoppers at (808) 955-8300.