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Man charged with murder in stabbing death of real estate agent

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  • COURTESY HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT
    Vernon Baker, the accused killer of Mary Beth San Juan, is seen in this Honolulu Police Department mugshot.

Prosecutors have charged a 41-year-old man in the murder of Mary Beth San Juan.

Vernon Baker was charged today with second-degree murder, two counts of promoting dangerous drugs and drug paraphernalia.

His bail is set at $200,000.

The 56-year-old San Juan’s body was found Tuesday night in her Punahou Street driveway by her ex-husband.

Baker is a Facebook friend of San Juan, a real estate broker and an aspiring actress.

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