A 72-year-old Edmonton woman died in a Waikiki apartment chute in Feb 2025; her family disputes police suicide ruling and demands a reopened investigation.

Elizabeth Nolin, a 72-year-old Edmonton woman, was found dead at the bottom of a 10-storey garbage chute in a Waikiki apartment in February 2025. Her family, including daughter Geneva Claesson, disputes the Honolulu Police Department’s suicide ruling, citing the chute’s narrow, heavy door, lack of fingerprints, inconsistencies in the timeline, and evidence of her mental clarity. They are urging Hawaiian authorities to reopen the case for a thorough, transparent investigation to ensure justice and honor her dignity.