Myles Fukunaga
American murderer
About Myles Fukunaga
Lived 1909 – 1929 (aged 20). Myles Fukunaga was a hospitality industry.
Myles Yukata Fukunaga (February 4, 1909 – November 19, 1929) was a Japanese-American from Honolulu, Hawaii. On September 18, 1928, he kidnapped and murdered George Gill Jamieson, the 10-year-old son of a local banker. He was inspired to commit by the crime by the Leopold and Loeb and Marion Parker cases.
Subsequent to the murder, he demanded a $10,000 ransom. Fukunaga eventually received $4,000 in $5 bills from the victim's father before he was arrested. He was convicted of first degree murder, sentenced to death, and executed.
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Who was Myles Fukunaga?
American murderer (1909-1929)
When was Myles Fukunaga born?
Myles Fukunaga was born on 4 February 1909.
When did Myles Fukunaga die?
Myles Fukunaga died on 19 November 1929 in Oahu.
What was Myles Fukunaga's occupation?
Myles Fukunaga was a hospitality industry.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Myles Fukunaga. https://biography.guide/myles-fukunaga/
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