The person at the center of this case
Sanford Ishikawa
Missing Person · Open
25 years waiting · since 2001
Missing Person: Sanford Ishikawa
Justice for Sanford Ishikawa — the trail went cold in 2001, but the truth hasn't.
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witness
Lead #1What is the identity and credibility of the witness who reported seeing someone jump from the cliffs?
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evidence
Lead #2Was Ishikawa's body ever recovered from the water below Lanai Lookout?
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timeline
Lead #3Why would Ishikawa leave his residence at 4:00 AM and drive to a cliff overlook just 2.5 hours later?
Sanford Ishikawa, a 41-year-old male, was last seen at his residence in Honolulu on April 6, 2001, at approximately 4:00 AM. His vehicle was discovered parked at Lanai Lookout in Hawaii Kai just hours later, and a witness reported seeing a male jump from the cliffs into the water. Despite extensive investigation by the Honolulu Police Department, Ishikawa has never been found and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear.
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clue
Lead #4Were there any signs of distress, financial problems, or personal issues in Ishikawa's life prior to his disappearance?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP146200. Missing person: Sanford Ishikawa.
Last known contact: 2001-04-06 in Honolulu, Honolulu, HI. Circumstances: Sanford Ishikawa was last seen at his residence by his father on 4/6/01, at about 0400 hours.
On 4/6/01, at about 0630 hours, Ishikawa's vehicle was found parked unattended at the Lanai Lookout in Hawaii Kai. A witness was later found who related that he observed Ishikawa's vehicle on his way to work, and saw a male jump off the cliffs into the water.
Ishikawa has not been seen or heard from since. Demographics: 41 years, Male, Asian.
Physical description: 5 ft 4 in, 140 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Unknown.
Investigating agency: Honolulu Police Department | 01-134038 | 2001-04-07.
Timeline of Events
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2001-04-06
04:00Last seen at residence
Sanford Ishikawa was last seen at his residence by his father at approximately 4:00 AM
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2001-04-06
06:30Vehicle discovered
Ishikawa's vehicle was found parked unattended at Lanai Lookout in Hawaii Kai
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2001-04-06
Witness observation
A witness reported observing Ishikawa's vehicle and seeing a male jump off the cliffs into the water
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Case Information
Incident:April 6, 2001 at 4:00 AM
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 6, 2001 at 4:00 AM
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8085293111
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