Police say Big Island death was foul play

Advertiser Staff and News Services

A man found burned beyond recognition on the Big Island appears to have been a victim of foul play, police said.

Police found the man's body in a burning car on North Kopua Road, in the Mountain View area of Puna.

Although the cause of death has not been determined, police are classifying the man's death as homicide because an autopsy shows he was burned after he was dead,.

Police do not know the man's identity.

Big Island police ask that anyone with information about the man or the cause of his death call Det. Dana Chong Tim of the Hilo criminal investigations section, 808-961-2380. Those who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers in Hilo, 808-961-8300 or in Kona at 808-329-8181.