Hawaii Crime Boss Michael Miske Found Dead in Federal Prison

Miske, convicted of racketeering and murder, was discovered unresponsive in his Honolulu cell, with the cause of death under investigation.

Michael Miske, 50, was found unresponsive in his cell at the Federal Detention Center in Honolulu on Sunday and pronounced dead shortly after.
Authorities have not determined the cause of death, but initial reports suggest it is being investigated as a potential suicide.
Miske was convicted in July 2024 on 13 charges, including racketeering, murder in aid of racketeering, and kidnapping resulting in death.
The charges stemmed from Miske’s orchestration of crimes, including the murder of his late son’s best friend, chemical attacks on rival nightclubs, and financial fraud.
Miske was awaiting sentencing in January 2025, where he faced a potential life sentence, and had already forfeited $28 million in assets to the government.