Man Charged with Multiple Murders in Puna | Honolulu News

A 36-year-old man from Puna, Jacob Baker, faces 11 felony charges including multiple counts of first- and second-degree murder and property crimes after a grand jury indicted him in Hilo. Prosecutors are demanding he be held without bail, and a judge is reviewing the request. Alleged crimes occurred in May last year, with charges ranging from single incidents to multiple deaths. Baker’s mental fitness has been under scrutiny since his arrest in June, with prior evaluations ordered. His next court date is August 11, and if convicted of first-degree murder, he faces life without parole — with potential enhanced sentences for second-degree charges. The investigation remains active, and Crime Stoppers urge anyone with information to come forward. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9800c5e7489e2f00