Hawai’i Island police identified the second female whose remains were recovered from within the debris of a downed banyan tree Hilo this summer.
The remains of 48-year-old Michelle Katrina Noelani Comer, of Keaau. were positively identified by DNA comparison.
The other victim was previously identified as 35-year-old Trisha Almazan, of Keaau.
During autopsies performed on both women In July, the forensic pathologist ruled the cause of death for both victims as mechanical asphyxiation and the manner of death accidental.
Police ask anyone with information relative to this investigation to call Detective Sy Keltner at (808) 961-2378 or email Sybastian.Keltner@hawaiipolice.gov
