HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Months after the deadly Maui wildfires destroyed the town of Lahaina, county police have identified another victim.
On Monday, Maui police named 68-year-old Claudette Heermance as the 102nd victim.
According to their news release, police said the Honolulu medical examiner’s office confirmed Heermance died as a result of injuries sustained on Aug. 8.
“Our hearts go out to the families, friends, and community affected by this devastating event,” MPD said. “Throughout this event, MPD and assisting partners have been working tirelessly to ensure that proper protocols are followed while notifying the families of the victims involved. Our priority is to handle this situation with the utmost sensitivity and respect for those who are grieving.”
MPD updated numbers, saying the total estimated fatalities now stand at 102, and all families of those killed have been identified. At this time, they say there are no other victims awaiting identification.
Two people, however, Robert Owens and Elmer Lee Stevens, are still listed on MPD’s list of missing or unaccounted-for individuals.
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