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 #1Who was the witness who reported seeing a male jump from the cliffs, and what additional details did they provide about the individual's appearance or behavior?
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evidence
Lead #2What was the condition of Ishikawa's vehicle and were there any personal items or evidence found inside that might indicate his state of mind?
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timeline
Lead #3What was Ishikawa's routine and reason for being awake at 4:00 AM, and why did he leave his residence so early?
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 two hours later, and a witness reported seeing a male jump from the cliffs into the water. Despite extensive efforts, Ishikawa has not been located, and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear.
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location
Lead #4Has a thorough search of the waters below Lanai Lookout been conducted, and were any remains or personal effects recovered?
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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 on April 6, 2001.
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2001-04-06
06:30Vehicle discovered at Lanai Lookout
Ishikawa's vehicle was found parked unattended at Lanai Lookout in Hawaii Kai at approximately 6:30 AM.
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2001-04-06
Witness observation of cliff jump
A witness reported observing a male jump off the cliffs into the water near Lanai Lookout while on his way to work.
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Case Information
Incident:April 6, 2001 at 4:00 AM
Last Updated:July 9, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 6, 2001 at 4:00 AM
Last Updated:July 9, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8085293111
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