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Suspects released in Hawaii island murder investigation

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Hawaii County police have arrested a couple in connection with the death a 59-year-old man whose body was found in a Hilo apartment complex, seen above, Wednesday night.
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Hawaii island police have identified the victim in a murder investigation as 59-year-old Robert A Evanson of Hilo. 

Evanson was found dead in an apartment in a complex on Ululani Street in Hilo on Wednesday after police received a disturbance call at 7:32 p.m. 

Police arrested a 52-year-old Pahoa woman and 63-year-old Hilo man on suspicion of second-degree murder. They were released from custody Friday as the investigation continues.

An autopsy was scheduled for Friday afternoon to determine the cause of death. 

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