Judge increases bail for Kauai murder suspect
LIHUE (HawaiiNewsNow) – Bail has been increased for a Kauai man accused in a homicide and attempted homicide investigation.
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William “Billy” Sinclair, 51, of Kilauea, remains in custody after a judge increased his bail from $500,000 to $1.5 million following a review of evidence recovered during the investigation.
Sinclair was arrested on Monday, June 8, after a multi-day manhunt that ended in waters off Kapaa. He was initially arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder and second-degree attempted murder.
Investigators previously said the case began June 6 after officers responded to a suspicious death in Hanalei that was later classified as a homicide. During the investigation, police also linked Sinclair to a separate shooting incident in Kilauea that left one person with a non-life-threatening gunshot injury.
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According to Kauai police, investigators recovered multiple firearms and related items during the investigation.
On Friday, June 12, Sinclair was arrested on 20 additional counts of ownership or possession of firearms, ammunition and dangerous weapons prohibited.
Police said additional charges may be considered as the investigation continues.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Caspillo at (808) 241-1680 or Crime Stoppers Kauai at (808) 246-8300.
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