Police release 2 in connection with Hilo murder

Hawaii Island police have released two people who were arrested Wednesday on suspicion of second-degree murder in connection with the death of a 59-year-old Hilo man.

Results of an autopsy conducted Friday afternoon on the body of Robert A. Evanson are being deferred pending further tests.

Shortly after 5 p.m. Friday, detectives released 63-year-old Elsworth Hulihee of Hilo and 52-year-old Rhonda Faris of Pahoa from police custody pending further investigation.

Evanson was found unresponsive Wednesday in an apartment complex in Hilo.