The image shows 36-year-old Jacob Daniel Baker being taken into custody by police in dense vegetation on Hawaii’s Big Island. The shirtless suspect, who has a visible tattoo under his left eye, was arrested Thursday afternoon (May 28, 2026) following an intense two-day island-wide manhunt.

Details of the Case:

• Victims: Three elderly men killed in separate incidents within roughly 48 hours in the Puna District (Pahoa area):
  • Robert “Bob” Shine, 69
  • Chitta Morse, 79 (died from blunt force trauma)
  • John Carse, 69
• Baker, a local Pahoa resident, is the sole suspect and faces multiple charges, including second-degree murder, burglary, and others.
• Police described him as armed and extremely dangerous during the search, which involved significant resources from Hawaii Island Police, along with support from federal agencies.

Neighbors had previously reported Baker’s erratic behavior and threats. One victim’s family believes their father may have tried to help him during what could have been a mental health episode. The community, known for its tight-knit and somewhat off-grid lifestyle, expressed relief after the arrest near Kalapana Kapoho Road.

This is a rapidly developing local tragedy that has shaken residents of the Puna area. Authorities continue to investigate the motive behind the killings.