A prominent Hawaiian businessman who led a large-scale criminal conspiracy and raised drug funds through shell businesses. order torture and death The deceased son's best friend died in federal custody from an opioid overdose, the Honolulu city coroner announced Tuesday.
In a statement obtained by The Associated Press, the Medical Examiner's Office said Michael Miske, 50, died of “fentanyl and parafluorofentanyl toxicity.” The news agency said the death appeared to be an accident, but added that the case was still under investigation and the autopsy report could take at least another 30 days.
Miske was found unresponsive at the Honolulu Federal Detention Center on December 1, according to the Associated Press. The Bureau of Prisons said that despite the efforts of staff and paramedics, he could not be rescued.
The Hawaii crime boss was convicted on July 18 of racketeering conspiracy, murder and 11 other felonies, according to a July 24 Justice Department press release. His sentencing was originally scheduled for November of this year, but the Associated Press reported that it was scheduled to be handed down on January 30th.
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Michael Miske Jr. was found guilty on July 18 of racketeering conspiracy, murder, and 11 other felonies. (Honolulu Police Department)
From the late 1990s until his arrest in July 2020 for the kidnapping and murder of 21-year-old Jonathan Fraser, the ringleaders of Miske Enterprises used fentanyl, or parafluorofentanyl (the synthetic opioid featured in the film). ) is unknown. It is an illegal drug and more powerful than fentanyl.
According to Bloomberg, Mr. Fraser was close friends with Mr. Miske's late son, Caleb Miske. The pair, who loved cars and racing, were involved in a high-speed crash together in November 2015, and Caleb Miske died from his injuries. Although police reports showed Caleb was driving, Miske claimed Fraser was responsible for her only son's death, the newspaper said.
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The body of Jonathan Fraser, pictured, has never been found. His friends and relatives claim Mr. Miske held Mr. Fraser responsible for his son's death in a 2015 car accident. (FBI handout)
Pictured is the headquarters of Kamaaina Pest Control, one of the businesses that served as headquarters for Miske's criminal enterprise in Honolulu. (Google Maps)
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Miske's conviction allows the government to take control of up to $28 million in assets, including boats, homes and art.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
Fox News' Christina Coulter and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
