Wayne Richard Moriarty, 56, was found dead inside a home on Tiki Lane in the Hawaii Ocean View Estates subdivision in Ocean View, Hawaii, on October 18, 2024. Kaʻū patrol officers responded about 1:10 p.m.; investigators initially described the deceased as Caucasian and opened the case as a second-degree murder investigation after noting injuries that appeared not to be accidental.

An autopsy on October 25 determined Moriarty died of a gunshot wound and ruled the manner of death a homicide. Police identified him as Wayne Richard Moriarty, also commonly known as Arthur Hackett, and said the investigation remained active. No suspect, arrest, charge, or court filing has been named in the public releases; authorities asked anyone with information to contact Detective Donovan Kohara or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers, with a possible reward of up to $1,000.

If anyone knew Moriarty, his movements, or the people he associated with in Ocean View, can you share what you know with investigators?