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Man charged with murder in killings of 3 on Hawaii's Big Island

  • Three people were killed in rural Puna on Hawaii’s Big Island; 36‑year‑old Jacob Daniel Baker was arrested after a manhunt and charged with multiple counts of murder.
  • The tight‑knit, off‑grid Puna community — known for its free‑spirited, communal lifestyle — says residents are shaken and on edge.
  • Neighbors had previously complained about Baker (two recent restraining‑order requests were denied); he also faces burglary and auto‑theft charges and has a long history of minor legal cases.
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