Crime Boss Michael Miske Found Dead in Jail

Honolulu crime boss Michael J. Miske Jr., 50, was found dead at the Federal Detention Center in Honolulu, where he had been held since 2020. Miske was awaiting a January sentencing after being convicted of racketeering conspiracy, murder, and 11 other felonies, including charges related to the 2016 disappearance and presumed death of Johnathan Fraser. His conviction included a forfeiture of assets exceeding $20 million, marking it as one of Hawaii's largest individual forfeiture cases. Miske's trial, which lasted several months, resulted in life sentence recommendations on two charges. Although the cause of death remains unverified, the case has implications for co-defendants who had entered plea deals. The details surrounding Miske's death and its impact on related legal proceedings are yet to be disclosed.