Two teens. A Friday night. A quick stop at the gas station.
They didn’t say where they were going.
But they never made it home.
By morning, the only trace of them was a folded blanket on the sand. Their phones. Their clothes. The car—locked.
And the waves crashing off Ke Iki Beach.
A massive search followed. Helicopters. Divers. Volunteers.
Then came the worst kind of answer:
Joey’s body—found in the ocean.
But Samantha Chun was never found.
What began as a missing persons case has since turned into one of the most haunting mysteries on Oahu’s North Shore. Because something doesn’t add up.
Why did only one body come back?
Why was their car locked with the keys still on the beach?
And why has no one—no one—come forward with what they saw that night?
This episode traces the final steps of Samantha and Joey, the unanswered questions, and the community that refuses to stop searching.
⚠️ Listener discretion advised: This episode contains discussions of teen death, missing persons, and potential foul play.
If you have any information about the disappearance of Samantha Chun, contact HPD or submit an anonymous tip to CrimeStoppers at (808) 955-8300 or via the P3 Tips app.
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🎵 Music: “Obsession” by Yoza – used with permission
📚 Sources: Honolulu Star-Advertiser, Hawaii News Now, KHON2, KITV4, Coast Guard press releases, and public statements from the Chun and Fujioka families.
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