Hawaii Island missing persons case now a murder-suicide

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii Island Police have identified the body found last week Thursday in Kea’au, as that of Ashley Kuregian.

Investigators say the 38-year-old died of a single gunshot to the head.

Officials say they believe her boyfriend, Matthew Poole, killed her at least a week before that.

He later took his own life as police surrounded his Keaau home on 36th Avenue.

Anyone with information on the case is asked to call (808) 935-3311.

The investigation is ongoing.

This story may be updated.