In January 1982, 19-year-old Lisa Au vanished after leaving her boyfriend’s sister’s apartment in Makiki, Honolulu. The next day, her car was found abandoned on the Kahekili Highway, keys and purse still inside—but Lisa was missing. Ten days later, her decomposed body was discovered off Tantalus Drive, sending shockwaves through Hawaii.
Rumors spread of a police impersonator involved in her abduction, fueling public fear. Despite extensive media coverage, numerous leads, and widespread outrage, Lisa’s murder remains one of Hawaii’s most haunting unsolved cases.
🔎 What We Cover in This Episode:
- Lisa’s life and last known moments
- The chilling details of her disappearance
- Theories behind the case—police impersonator, serial killer, or something more sinister?
- How Lisa’s murder changed the way Hawaii viewed safety
👤 Have Information? Contact Authorities:
- Honolulu Police Department: (808) 529-3111
- CrimeStoppers Honolulu: (808) 955-8300
🔗 Sources & References
- 📰 Hawaii News Now – “37 years ago, her murder gripped Oahu. But from the start, the investigation went astray”
- 📰 KHON2 News – “Woman's murder remains one of Hawaii's biggest unsolved mysteries”
- 📰 The Daily Beast – “Lisa Au Murder in Oahu, Hawaii Still Haunts Honolulu Police Department”
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