A woman’s death in Puna is now being investigated as a murder.
The body of Nadean Rutledge, 63, Pahoa, was found outside her home after police responded to a disturbance on Kapoho Kai Drive on Tuesday. She was found with “suspicious injuries,” according to the Hawaii Police Department.
Investigators ordered an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death and are investigating, police said.
Anyone with any information about this case to call the department’s nonemergency line at 935-3311 or Detective Grant Todd at 961-2255.
Those who prefer to remain anonymous may call the islandwide Crime Stoppers number at 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Crime Stoppers doesn’t record calls or subscribe to caller ID. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.