John Reverio: The Unsolved 2002 Oahu Homicide (Makaha, Lahilahi Park, Keaau Beach Park) | 058

John Reverio Oahu cold case homicide: a young man connected to Makaha was found burned near Keaau Beach Park in May 2002—an unsolved case where fire may have been used to erase the truth. On Oahu’s Leeward Coast, John Reverio vanished inside a narrow window of days. What’s publicly known is stark: he was reported last seen in early May 2002, and on May 14, 2002, a burned body was located near the shoreline by Keaau Beach Park. Police later classified the death as a homicide, and the case remains open. This episode stays anchored to the documented record—who John was to his family, what the official pages say (and where they differ), and the investigative gaps that still matter more than theories. Verified timeline (public record highlights) May 2, 2002: CrimeStoppers’ cold-case entry says John was last seen by his mother at a 7-Eleven in Makaha. May 11, 2002: HPD’s cold-case listing states John was last seen alive camping at Lahilahi Park. May 14, 2002: CrimeStoppers’ entry reports a burned body was found near the beach/park area; the body was identified as John Reverio. August 2002: Local reporting describes the case as being treated as a homicide. January 2006: Archived reporting includes family perspective and continued public appeals for information. Speculation Lane policy A clearly labeled Speculation Lane appears later in the episode and is separated from the verified timeline. Nothing in that section is presented as fact. How you can help If you know anything about John Reverio’s last-days window—Lahilahi Park, Makaha, or the area near Keaau Beach Park—share it. Even one specific, checkable detail can matter. If you want to remain anonymous, contact CrimeStoppers Honolulu at 808-955-8300. Sources used for this episode Honolulu Police Department (HPD) Cold Case listing: John Reverio CrimeStoppers Honolulu cold-case entry: John Reverio Hawaii News Now archived reporting (Jan 2006) The Honolulu Advertiser archived reporting (Jan 2006) Honolulu Star-Bulletin archived reporting (Aug 2002) #BeneathThePalms #HawaiiTrueCrime #Oahu #Makaha #Waianae #ColdCase #UnsolvedHomicide #HonoluluPolice #CrimeStoppers #TrueCrimePodcast #LahilahiPark #KeaauBeachPark #LeewardOahu #JusticeForJohnReverio