Michael J. Miske Jr., a notorious crime figure in Hawaii, was found dead on December 1, 2024, at the Federal Detention Center in Honolulu. Miske, 50, was awaiting sentencing after being convicted in July 2024 on 13 federal charges, including racketeering conspiracy, murder in aid of racketeering, and kidnapping. His death is currently under investigation, with preliminary reports suggesting suicide.
Miske's criminal activities spanned decades, evolving from a street-level drug dealer to the leader of the "Miske Enterprise," a sophisticated crime organization that used legitimate businesses as fronts for illicit operations. He owned several businesses in Honolulu, which. . .