The death in jail of Hawaiian crime boss Mike Miske was a carefully orchestrated suicide intended to ensure that his criminal proceeds remained in the family, federal prosecutors alleged this week.

HONOLULU (KHON2) — On March 9, 2026, the federal government announced it moved for leave to amend its civil forfeiture complaint regarding Michael J. Miske, a crime boss convicted in July 2024.

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The last of Mike Miske’s codefendants received a 30-year federal sentence today for his role in the criminal enterprise. Lance “Hammah” Bermudez was allegedly involved in ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - In a shocking twist, crime boss Mike Miske is now being accused of taking his own life behind bars to keep the federal government from seizing his dirty money. The U.S.

Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? Log in now to continue reading. Miske’s attorney in the matter, Edward Burch of San ...