Stephen Shaffer
Coverage of Stephen Shaffer in the Nexus archive.
- Man charged with murder in killings of 3 on Hawaii's Big Island
Jacob Daniel Baker, 36, was charged with murder in the killings of three people in Hawaii's Big Island Puna community. Authorities found the victims—Robert Shine, Chitta Morse, and John Carse—in separate locations, with Baker facing additional charges including burglary and criminal damage to property. Police reported no clear motive and noted Baker had prior legal issues.
- Hawaii police arrest 'armed and extremely dangerous' man suspected in three killings on the Big Island
Jacob Baker, a 36-year-old man from Pahoa, Hawaii, was arrested for allegedly killing three men found dead across the Big Island within two days. Authorities described him as 'armed and extremely dangerous' during a manhunt that involved significant law enforcement resources. The victims, Robert Shine, a 79-year-old man, and John Carse, were discovered in different locations with varying causes of death.