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Honolulu police looking for witnesses in murder of man found bound, partially buried near Makua Cave

COURTESY HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT
                                Joseph “Joe Boy” Hoffman
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COURTESY HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT

Joseph “Joe Boy” Hoffman

The Honolulu Police Department and CrimeStoppers are looking for witnesses in the murder of a 32-year-old man who was discovered bound and partially buried near Makua Cave in Waianae.

On July 21 the body of Joseph “Joe Boy” Hoffman was found in a shallow grave about 200 yards east of the cave, HPD reported. His death has been ruled a homicide.

HPD can be reached via the P3 Tips app, while CrimeStoppers can be reached at 955-8300 or at honolulucrimestoppers.org

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