Lisa Au: Hawaii’s 39-Year-Old Cold Case That Still Haunts Its Residents
A supposed police officer’s involvement, a butchered investigation, and a family left with no closure.
The majestic state of Hawaii is a widely known tourist location, with thousand visiting it each year. Whether it is for its crystal clear beaches or the palm tree full shorelines, it’s undeniable that Hawaii’s a tourist paradise. As ludicrous as it may seem, though, there’s a good chance a ruthless killer is roaming around the breathtaking state’s landscapes. The same murderer that abruptly ended the life of 19-year-old Lisa Au, nearly 40 years ago.
Lisa’s Final Hours
In 1982, the (at the time) 19-year-old Lisa Au, was employed as a hairdresser at a hair salon in Kailua (a town located on the windward side of the Oahu island). During that period, Lisa was dating a University of Hawaii student named Doug Holmes.
On the rainy evening of January 20th, 1982, Lisa and Doug planned to meet up at his sister’s apartment in Makiki. Having finished her night shift at 9:45 pm, Lisa commenced making her way to the meeting point. Before arriving at her destination, Lisa stopped at a grocery store in order to pick up edibles for the gathering. The meeting itself, though, turned out…
