Think Hawaii is all pristine beaches and postcard-perfect sunsets? Think again. This week, we’re swapping our beach towels for crime scene tape as we dive headfirst into the dark underbelly of the Aloha State. From high-stakes island syndicates to mysteries buried deep beneath the volcanic soil, we’re proving that even paradise has a body count. Pack your sunscreen—and your skepticism—because it’s about to get shady in the sun.<br /><br />Research links below!<br /><br />SFGate - <a href="https://www.sfgate.com/hawaii/article/fbi-warned-hawaii-serial-killers-were-coming-21087100.php" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">"The FBI warned Hawaii serial killers were coming. Then one struck."</a><br />Serial Killer Calendar - <a href="https://serialkillercalendar.com/MURDERS-IN-PARADISE.php" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">"Murders in Paradise"</a><br />PBS Hawai'i - <a href="https://www.pbshawaii.org/the-honolulu-strangler-with-robbie-dingeman-2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">"The Honolulu Strangler with Robbie Dingeman"</a><br />Medium - <a href="https://medium.com/the-forbidden-archive/the-honolulu-strangler-8b31c65389ef" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">"The Honolulu Strangler"</a><br />Ke Alaka'i - <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20221107114656/https://kealakai.byuh.edu/the-tragic-deaths-of-five-women-and-an-escaped-murderer-known-as-the-honolulu-strangler" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">"The tragic deaths of five women and an escaped murderer known as the 'Honolulu Strangler'"</a><br /><br />Hawaii News Now - <a href="https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2019/11/01/hawaii-looks-back-worst-mass-murder-its-history-xerox-shooting/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">"20 years ago, a killer shattered the morning calm and changed Hawaii forever"</a><br />khon2 - <a href="https://www.khon2.com/xerox-murders/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">"Xerox Murders"</a><br />Star Bulletin - <a href="https://archives.starbulletin.com/2000/06/13/news/story2.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">"Carlisle: Uyesugi was in control"</a><br />Star Bulletin - <a href="https://archives.starbulletin.com/1999/11/09/news/story1.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">"Grand jury indicts Uyesugi for first-degree murder"</a><br />Star Bulletin - <a href="https://archives.starbulletin.com/1999/11/02/news/story1.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">"7 dead in Nimitz Hwy. Xerox shooting"</a><br />Star Bulletin - <a href="https://archives.starbulletin.com/2000/05/26/news/story4.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">"Uyesugi's father, brother tell of torment in his head"</a><br /><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20241010195227/http://oaoa.hawaii.gov/jud/23805.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">State of Hawaii vs. Byrab Uyesugi</a>