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Man found in Hawaii island coffee field was murdered, police say

Police say the man found dead in a Captain Cook coffee field was murdered.

Hawaii County police say an autopsy conducted Tuesday determined 69-year-old Dolores Borja Valle of Holualoa died from sharp and blunt-force head trauma. The manner of death is ruled a homicide.

A woman walking her dogs Sunday morning found the body, which had suspicious head injuries.

Detectives continue to investigate.

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