More than 100 found alive on list of Maui unaccounted with hundreds still missing, FBI says
The number of those still missing stretches into the hundreds, leaving the Hawaiian community in despair and uncertainty as they anxiously await news of their loved ones.
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MAUI, Hawaii – More than 100 people have been confirmed safe in Maui a day after authorities disclosed a mounting list of those who were yet to be accounted for following the devastating wildfire that ripped through Lahaina.
However, the number of those still missing stretches into the hundreds, leaving the Hawaiian community in a state of despair and uncertainty as they anxiously await news of their loved ones.
LIST OF 388 OFFICIALLY MISSING IN MAUI RELEASED AFTER DEVASTATING FIRES SWEPT THROUGH HAWAII
A crew of Hawaiians join hands in prayer after delivering a boat load of supplies for Lahaina fire victims at Maalaea Harbor.
(Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times / FOX Weather)
During a news conference on Friday, Maui Police Chief John Pelletier said recovery efforts are at 99% as crews have finished up with the urban search and rescue efforts. He also said since releasing a verified list of 388 names that "hundreds of contacts" have come in.
"That's great news for those that come off the list, and it's heartbreaking for those that don't," he added. "It is a double-edged sword. We knew that, but we want to make sure we're giving everybody every chance to help get through this."
2 WEEKS AFTER MAUI FIRES, NUMBER OF UNACCOUNTED FOR REMAINS ELUSIVE WITH OFFICIALS PLEADING FOR DNA
![A large amount of destruction is visible in Lahaina town after deadly wildfires ravaged parts of Maui island in Hawaii.]()
Image 1 of 6A large amount of destruction is visible in Lahaina town after deadly wildfires ravaged parts of Maui island in Hawaii. (Robert Ray)
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Image 2 of 6A large amount of destruction is visible in Lahaina town after deadly wildfires ravaged parts of Maui island in Hawaii. (Robert Ray)
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Image 3 of 6A large amount of destruction is visible in Lahaina town after deadly wildfires ravaged parts of Maui island in Hawaii. (Robert Ray)
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Image 4 of 6A large amount of destruction is visible in Lahaina town after deadly wildfires ravaged parts of Maui island in Hawaii. (Robert Ray)
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Image 5 of 6A large amount of destruction is visible in Lahaina town after deadly wildfires ravaged parts of Maui island in Hawaii. (Robert Ray)
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Image 6 of 6A large amount of destruction is visible in Lahaina town after deadly wildfires ravaged parts of Maui island in Hawaii. (Robert Ray)
The FBI's Honolulu field office helped provide the verified names of those still missing. Steven Merrill, the special agent in charge, expressed his gratitude to those who have provided additional information via phone and email.
"Thank you to everyone who's reached out," he said. "It has enabled us to quickly, and I say that within 24 hours that list came out last night, get 100 people or more off of that list. They were found safely reported to be safe and sound."
Merrill emphasized that there are still hundreds of names on the list that need more information, and the 388 names in question are just a part of it.
"Of these thousands of reports, we have been able to find at least two thirds of them already to be safe and sound, and that is a success," Merrill said. "But again, doesn't diminish the fact that we're still looking for many other people."
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More than 100 people are confirmed dead from the Maui wildfires and an estimated 1,000 are unaccounted for two weeks after the fires destroyed the town of Lahaina. Search teams continue to look for remains and officials are asking for DNA samples to help identify victims.
Authorities in Maui have found over 1,700 people who were previously reported missing. The death toll from the fire has reached 115, and officials warn that the number may increase as more information becomes available.
Officials warn that although it is considered a positive development, identifying the individuals listed may take several days or even weeks to complete.
"The people of Maui County had suffered greatly, and they continue to do so. But their spirit lives on, and they are the most incredible people on this planet," Pelletier said. "We cannot tell them thank you, and we cannot tell them we love them."
Names of those still missing in Maui
Updated Aug. 25, 2023
If you recognize a name on the list and know the person to be safe, or if you have additional information about the person that may help locate them, please contact the FBI at 808-566-4300 or HN-COMMAND-POST@ic.fbi.gov as soon as possible.
Louise Abihai
John Aeohuhu
Henry Telles
Kalia Alberico
Jennifer Alviar
Generosa Amakata (aka Chun)
June Anbe
Christopher Anderson
John (aka Juan) Arquero
Adelina Arquero
Rolando Avincula
Samuel Back
Angelica Baclig
Ellen Bassford
Revelina Baybayan
Ken Beebe
Julian Bellin
Johanna (aka Jopie) Bergman
Luz Bernabe
Julie Bernades
Dorothy Best
Larry Botelho
Charlie Boy
Karrol Britton
Akili Bryant
Jennifer Buasert
Angelica Buasert
Maurice Buen
Travis (aka Kawai) Bulawan
Bob Burgelhams
Donald Burgess
Dove Burgmen
Andy Burnt
Haden Burt
Florina Cabales
Adelino Carbae
Caresse Carson
Buddy Joe Carter
Mark Wayne Carvalho
Joel Case
Rene Castillo
Ediomede Castillo
Poerava Cemigh
Cedrick Ching
Lani Chow
Lilian Christe
Liz Chun
Jayson Clarke
Chris Clayton
Patricia (aka Patsy) Clifford
William K. Collins
Christine Delora Collins
Lydia Coloma
Sarah Connelly
Allen Constantino
Stephen Cooper
Riley Copeland
Vance Corpuz
Jordan Cortinez
Randy Costa
Dorothy Costa
Liliana Coundrey
Rosemary Cummings
Stéphane Cuvelette
Chris (aka CJ) Delacruz Jr.
Krystal Delapinia (or Delapina)
Juan DeLion
Jerry Beth Demelo
Ruth Deodna
Dave DeProsse
Kacie Dias
Marilou Dias
Mitchell Dombek
Moises Domingdil
Busaba Douglas
Maurice Duen
Robbie Dunn
Joseph M. (aka Lil Joe) Durante Jr.
Herman Edlao
Jean (aka Jeanne) Eliason
Robbie Elliott
James Kimo Elliott
Barbara Essman
Timothy Esty
Timmy Ferguson
Bob Fields
William Fink
David Flading
Kalani Frey
Kenyero Fuentes
Tante Galang
Phyliss (aka Penny) Garett
Mark Garnaas
Charles Garrett
Michael Ray Garvin
Michael Craig Gatlin
Junmark Geovanie Villegas
Gary Gillette
David González
Michael Gordon
Rebecca Gordon
Sidney Greene
Robin Gross
Michael Hammerschmidt
Adam Hanson
Chase Daniel Hanson
Morris Haole
Remy Selim Hart
Jay Vaughn Hartman
Allen Hashimoto
Zach Hawley
Billie Hazel
Chris Hazel
Yazmine Heermance
Arturo Gonzalez Hernandez
Maureen Ho
Larry Hogan
Mark Hoshino
Haydn Huntley
Stephen Hyun
Pacita Ibanez
Fallen Ildefonso
Rafael Imperial
Richard Iona
Wade Jacobsen
Via Jay Vogt
Kai John
Don Johnson
Jason Josefovicz
Lehua Kaahane
Jon Kaaihue Jr.
Virginia Ka'al
Charlene Kaiama Kahoe
Norman Kaiaokamalie
Morris Kaita
Crystal Kalalau
Elizabeth Kalalealea ShawReyes
Sharon Kalani
Patlynn KalauliIto
Gordon Kamahika
Norman Kamaka
James Kanekoa
Jason Kaneshiro
John Kaniho
Marsha Kaoni
Anne Marie Karlsen
Paul Kasprzycki
Michael Kearns
Conrad Kekoa Johnson
Leana Kekoa Johnson
Lynda Kenney
Barnaby Kenney
John Keohuhu
Barbara Kerrbox
Jason Khanna
Sue Kidney
Michael Kidney
Gary (aka Duffy) Kiel
Mark King
Lulu King
Sabree Koch
Imee Koike
Hannah Koltz
Ronald Kristy
Mike Kushner
Joyce Kushner
Theresa Kuzianik
Aliavu La
Margie Laborte
Jarend Lacuesta
Patricia Lanphar
Rick Laoonetti
Joseph Lara
Ric Larsen
Joseph Laura
Rich Ha (Nina) Thi Le
Bich Ha (Nina) Thi Le
Tim Lee
Jimi Lee
Gail Leiby
Jay Lein
Tony Leon-Guerrero
David Lewis
Colleen Liggett
Sky Liggett
Mora Lohaina
Ned Loomis
Sabree Lopez
Eduardo Lopez
Wendy Lou Rose
Sharon Loveland
Kenneth Loveland
James Lusk
Bibiana Lutrania
Michael Mahnesmith
Sabina Makaiwi
Malou Mallison
Barry Maloy (aka Malloy)
Alex Manno
María Mansur La Valva
Vaughn Mariani
Brad Marquez
Leroy (aka Le) Marsolek
Eliza Martinez Cota
Joel Martinez Cota
Carlos Martinez Cota
Emilia Martinez Cota
Brian Masano
Tevita (aka Noa) Mataele
Douglas (aka Doug) Matsuda Boucher
Heidi Mazur
John McCarthy
Michael Francis McCartin
Michael McCartney
James McDonald
Joseph (aka Joe) McKibben
Gerald (aka Jerry) McLain
Brandon Chase McLaughlin
Harry McMeen
Kelly McMullen
Eileen Medcev
Carter Mejia
Visitacion Mercado
Anna Merva-Driscoll
Fallen Miles
Michael Misaka
Dwayne Jose Moore
Jordan Moore
Donald Moral
Christopher Moral
Michael Morinho
John Mosley
Sean Musko
Kevin Nacua
Timmy Nakamoto
Edyngton Naki
Ben Namoa-Hanusa
Anaya Nand
Angela Nee Thompson
Tammy Jo Nelson
Lianna Nespor
Paterna (aka Patti) Neuse
David Nuesca
Johnny (aka J.O.) Olson
Matsuyuki (aka Matsu) Osato
Barbara Osurman
Joseph Owens
Leticia (aka Letty or Lety) Padagas Constantino
K Pagan
Albert Pagdilao
Valencia Paigez
Damon Parrillo
Nick Pasion
Petie Paul
Pablo Perez
Alisa Perez
Michael Perreira
Mark Peterson
Herbert Phillips
Victor Polcano
Robert Lynne (aka Hank) Potter
Bobby Powers
Beverly Powers
Jaimie Profetta
Farrah Pu
Gwendolyn (aka Kanani) Puou
Glenz Q Sabay
Junmark Quijano
Felimon Quijano
Kathy (aka Cathy) Racela
Richard (aka Rick) Rashon
Alfred (aka Alfie) Rawlings
Santa Maria Raymond
Justin Recolizado
Victoria Recolizado
Eugene Recolizado
Ken Redstone
Kawika Regidor
Elisha Joy Remi Elloui
Sandra Keiko Reyes
James Richardson
Catherine Richardson
Trevor Richmond
Dale Ritcher
Jose Luis Roa
Raúl Alfonso Mancera Rodriguez
Colin Rogers
Sundance Roman
Midira Rosado
Reuben Rosado
Cathy Russell
Kimberly Russell (or Russel)
Mike Ryan
Jay-are Sabalo
Dan Saenz
Israel Sagabaen
Elvis Saint Hilaire
Hoku Sanchez
Ruben Sanchez
Terrance Santiago
Edward Sato (aka Katsumi)
Ivan Saturno
Judy Savage
Venus Schlauch
Susan Schow
Sandy Schultz
Nora Semillano
Fredrick Shaw
Carole Shaw
Joe Shillings
Kevin Siemon
Anthony (aka Tony) Simpson
Natalie Smith
Michael Smith
Sarina Smith
Derek Smithson
Phil Sneed
Tiffany Solorzano-Nutter
Ninoska Somers
Rebecca Spague
Laura Sparkman
Gracie Sparkman
Lynn Speakes
Gabi Spetler
Janet St. Claire
Floyd A. St. Claire
Alia Steinbeck
Keith Sternberg
Sherry Stevens
Elmer Lee Stevens
Jeff Sullivan
Melissa Sumeme
Matthew Swift
Virginia Talacio
Holly Tasin
Summer Taylor
Annie Taylor Vance
Henry Telles
Terri Thomas
Mai Thuy
Evangeline Tiu
Talati Tofa
Mick Toko
Terry Tomas
Rebeng (aka Revelina) Tomboc
Bibiana Tomboc Acosta
Richard Joseph Trevino
Jayzen Tumamao
Tongo Tupou
Nick Turbin
Dax Underwood
Kaimana Unknown
Renee Vachow
Linda Vaikeli
Soni Vainikolo
Patrick Vasquez
Adela Vellejas
Rossel Ventura
Corey Vierra
Adela Villegas
Joel Villegas
Angelica Villegas
Alexander Villiarimo
Leroy Wagner
Andrew Wagner
Robyn Walters
Annette Ward
Malama K. Watson
Warren Waukee
Brian Weiss
Connor Wentworth
Rebecca Wentworth
Sandra Wert
Jerry Wert
T.K. White
Dee Wilke
Michelle Winkler
Josephine Wittenburg
Peter Wood
Inca Wood
Wayne Worthington Jr.
Donna Wright
Dylan James Xander
Glenda Yabes
Darin Young
Jayson Young
Rhonda Young Holde
Mari Younger