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 any of it recovered?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any other divers or beachgoers present at Kahana Bay on February 8, 2021 who witnessed his entry or activities?
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clue
Lead #3Had Mark dived at Kahana Bay before, and was he an experienced diver?
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 experienced a diving accident, became lost, or encountered other dangers 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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timeline
Lead #4Why was the case not reported to police until February 15, 2021—a week after he was last seen?
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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
Mark Panela was last seen entering the water at Kahana Bay with his diving gear
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Case Information
Incident:February 8, 2021
Last Updated:June 6, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 8, 2021
Last Updated:June 6, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8085293111
You can remain anonymous