HPD searching for witnesses after body was found in Kahuku bushes

KAHUKU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu Police Department is asking the public for information on the death of a 57-year-man found in the bushes in Kahuku last Friday.

Joseph Mattson’s badly decomposing body was found along Marconi Road around 6:45 p.m.

An autopsy was conducted the following day and the Medical Examiner classified it as a homicide, but police have not said how the victim died.

Authorities initially reported that the body has multiple stab wounds.

Police say the victim was last seen wearing a dark-colored Adidas t-shirt, dark-colored cargo shorts and black socks.

He’s described as 5-foot-7, weighing at 175 pounds with green eyes.

No other information has been released on what led to the death or any information about a possible suspect.

Anyone who may have seen Mattson prior to the incident or has any tips is asked to call CrimeStoppers at (808)955-8300.

This story may be updated.

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