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Joaquin Velilla, a 35‑year‑old surfer and surfboard shaper, was last seen on January 11, 2007, surfing at the renowned Banzai Pipeline on O‘ahu’s North Shore. His disappearance occurred amid challenging surf conditions, with waves estimated at 15 feet and choppy, turbulent water that posed serious risks to even the most experienced surfers.

That evening as dusk approached, Velilla was observed paddling out, quipping that he was “going to catch one more,” according to hi ...Read More
Last Seen: Jan 11, 2007
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Victim Details

Jul 16, 2025

Aug 08, 2025

Joaquin

Velilla

53

35

67 inches

145 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Jan 11, 2007

Haleiwa

Hawaii

Honolulu County

Haleiwa

No

84

172024

Honolulu Police Department

Honolulu

Hawaii

Honolulu County

96813

Michael Garcia

Detective

801 South Beretania Street, Hawaii

8085293111

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.honolulupd.org

07-015633

2007-01-11

Honolulu Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

11/27/2025


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