Neighbors remember 70-year-old killed in Liliha as ‘genuinely good guy’

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The killing of an elderly man in Liliha on Wednesday afternoon has neighbors recalling his kindness and questioning the circumstances of the murder.

Friends and neighbors at Nalanui Hale identified the 70-year-old victim as Jesus, who they called “Jessie.” HNN reached out to the Honolulu Medical Examiner to confirm his identity and we’re waiting to hear back.

Jesse Kilborn, who said he knew Jesus for more than 30 years, said he saw him just hours before he was killed.

“Nothing looked suspicious, he was in a good mood as usual,” Kilborn said. “It kinda hurt, ‘cause I know the guy long time. Really loved the guy, he’s a good guy.”

Honolulu police arrested a 32-year-old man nearby after he caused an unspecified disturbance about an hour before they found Jesus.

“Think he said he got attacked,” neighbor Brayden Acierto said.

Authorities have not released Jesus’ relationship to the 32-year-old, but some say Jesus was having trouble with his adult son, who was living with him.

Shana Mari Caminos, a maintenance worker who would see Jesus walk his dogs every day, said, “They were having problems with him (Jesus’ son), because he had some kind of anxiety issues. I’m not sure. They had to calm him down in certain situations.”

Acierto added, “I heard a week ago, they were arguing, like outside of here, couldn’t make it out, just like, shouting.”

HPD is investigating the case as a murder and HNN is waiting for more details.

“It makes me sad, because he was so nice, like a genuinely good guy, and I’m sure he was a good dad,” neighbor Trinity Dario said.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to call Honolulu CrimeStoppers at (808) 955-8300.