MANOA, Hawaii (Island News) — The human skeletal remains that were found on the Mid-Pacific Institute campus in Manoa in January were determined to be ancient.
An investigation was initiated after the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) discovered the skeletal remains in Manoa on Thursday evening, Jan. 22, 2026. The remains appear to be ancient and are not associated with any recent death following a preliminary examination by forensic anthropologist Dr. Robert Mann, HPD announced on Thursday, March 5.
HPD said the initial findings suggest that the location may have historically been used as a burial site many years ago…