The person at the center of this case
Mark Panela
Missing Person · Open
5 years waiting · since 2021
Missing Person: Mark Panela
Justice for Mark Panela — the trail went cold in 2021, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1What was the condition of Mark's diving gear and equipment—was anything recovered from the water?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any other divers or witnesses present at Kahana Bay on February 8, 2021 who saw Mark or observed any unusual activity?
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clue
Lead #3Did Mark have any known medical conditions or diving experience issues that might explain his disappearance?
Mark Panela, a 51-year-old male, was last seen on February 8, 2021, entering the water at Kahana Bay in Punaluu, Honolulu, with his diving gear and has not been seen or heard from since. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear—whether he encountered a diving accident, medical emergency, or other incident in the water. Anyone with information about Mark's whereabouts or activities that day is urged to contact the Honolulu Police Department.
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location
Lead #4Has a thorough search of Kahana Bay and surrounding waters been conducted, and were any remains or equipment ever recovered?
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NamUs case MP79249. Missing person: Mark Panela.
Last known contact: 2021-02-08 in Punaluu, Honolulu, HI. Circumstances: Mark Panela was last seen entering the water at Kahana Bay with his diving gear, and has not been seen or heard from since.
Demographics: 51 years, Male, Multiple. Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 160 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Diving gear. Investigating agency: Honolulu Police Department | 21-067663 | 2021-02-15.
Timeline of Events
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2021-02-08
Last seen entering water with diving gear
Mark Panela was last seen entering the water at Kahana Bay with his diving gear at Punaluu, Honolulu, HI.
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2021-02-15
Case reported to Honolulu Police Department
Honolulu Police Department opened investigation case MP79249 / 21-067663.
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Case Information
Incident:February 8, 2021
Last Updated:June 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 8, 2021
Last Updated:June 10, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8085293111
You can remain anonymous