Haiku man arrested, charged with murder

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A Haiku man has been arrested and charged with murder after a woman was found dead in a home.

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Maui police officers were sent to a Haiku residence on Saturday, Jan. 25 shortly after 7:30 a.m. when Central Dispatch received a report that a woman sustained an injury.

Officials said the injuries may have occurred from a fall.

Units arrived at the scene around 7:46 a.m. and found 68-year-old Cynthia Moore unresponsive inside the residence.

Police determined she was deceased at the scene and no life-saving measures were performed, according to MPD.

A 74-year-old Haiku man was arrested later the same night and was released pending further investigation.

He was re-arrested on Wednesday, Feb. 5 for Murder in the Second Degree.

“The Maui Police Department extends its deepest condolences to Ms. Moore’s family and friends during this difficult time.”

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Due to the active investigation, no further information is available.