On August 1, 1978, 44-year-old Leilani Castro Kim was found murdered in her hotel room at the Kona Hilton Hotel (now the Royal Kona Resort) in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. A respected businesswoman, mother of three, and newly hired assistant front desk manager in training, Leilani’s life was tragically cut short under mysterious circumstances. Despite an intensive police investigation, her murder remains unsolved over four decades later.
In this episode of Beneath the Palms, we explore:
- Leilani’s vibrant life and career in the hospitality industry.
- The chilling night of her murder and how it unfolded.
- How law enforcement handled homicide investigations in 1978.
- The lingering questions that still haunt her family and community.
👤 Have Information? Contact Authorities:
📞 Hawaiʻi Police Department’s Unsolved Homicides Division: 808-961-2380📞 Crime Stoppers Hawaiʻi: 808-961-8300
🔗 Sources & References
Extensive research for this episode was gathered from:
- 📰 Hawaiʻi Police Department’s Unsolved Homicides Archive → Read More
- 📰 Leilani Castro Kim’s Memorial Page on Find a Grave → View Memorial
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