Police ID body found in Waimea
Hawaii Island police have identified the body of the deceased individual discovered June 30 in Waimea as 64-year-old Sarah Marie Andes of Honokaa.
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Andes was previously reported as an endangered missing person on June 3. Her decomposed body was found in a stream near the 65-1200 block of Kawaihae Road.
An autopsy conducted Monday positively identified Andes. The cause of death remains undetermined pending toxicology results, but police don’t suspect foul play.
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Police have been unable to locate Andes’ relatives. Anyone with information about living relatives or the incident is asked to contact Detective Cacique Melendez of the West Hawaii Criminal Investigation Section at (808) 326-4646, ext. 3262, or [email protected].
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Those who prefer anonymity may call Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300.