In May 1997, 27-year-old Sean Burgado finished a shift in Hilo…and vanished. Days later, he was found shot to death inside his home on Malaai Road in upper Waiākea Uka. No arrests. No suspects. No clear motive. Almost thirty years later, his case is still unsolved — and still quietly haunting the island.

Read the official case summary:

Hawai‘i Police Dept, “Sean Burgado Murder (F-27882)” → https://www.hawaiipolice.gov/sean-burgado-murder-f-27882/ Hawaii Police Department

And the renewed appeal for tips (Feb 6 2017) → https://www.hawaiipolice.com/02-06-17-police-seek-information-about-1997-murder Hawaii Police

This episode walks through the real story: the timeline, the investigation, the silence that followed, and the people who never stopped asking what really happened to Sean.

Follow additional coverage:
Hawai‘i News Now, “2 decades later, Big Island police follow new leads…” → https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2019/02/13/big-island-police-renew-request-information-homicide/ https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com

If you know anything about this case, contact Hawai‘i Police: Case F-27882: Or call CrimeStoppers: 808-961-8300

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