Man charged with murder in Hawaii triple killing
By KITV Web Staff
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PUNA, Hawaii (KITV) — Following a multi-day search and several killings in Puna, 36-year-old Jacob Baker has been hit with a series of criminal charges, including multiple counts of murder.
According to the Hawaii Island Prosecutor, 36-year-old Jacob Baker was charged with the following on Friday evening, May 29, 2026:
First-degree burglary Unauthorized control of propelled vehicle (auto theft) First-degree theft (2 counts) Fourth-degree criminal property damage Fourth-degree theft First-degree unauthorized entry into motor vehicle (car break-in)
Baker’s bail for these charges was set at $193,000.
On Saturday, May 30, Baker was also charged with the following:
First-degree murder Second-degree murder Second-degree murder Second-degree murder
The second-degree murder charges are connected to the three homicide victims, and the murder in the first-degree pertains to intentionally or knowingly killing two or more people.
It was confirmed that Baker’s bail for the murder charges is set to no bail, and he won’t be eligible for release even if he makes bail for the property crimes.
Baker is set to make his initial court appearance on Monday, June 1, in Hilo District Court.
The investigation is ongoing at this time.
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