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Updated at 7:09 p.m., Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Manner of millionaire's death at Pali 'undetermined'

By Rod Ohira
Advertiser Staff Writer

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Steven Thomas

Courtesty of Honolulu CrimeStoppers

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The Honolulu Medical Examiner's office recently closed the case of millionaire Steven Thomas without making a determination on manner of death.

The decomposing body of Thomas, 36, was discovered July 13 below the Pali Lookout. The Lanikai resident, founder of an Internet software security company, had been missing since June 30.

Cause of death was listed as "major injuries due to fall from a height." The medical examiner, however, could not determine whether Thomas fell, jumped or was pushed and deferred on manner while investigations continued.

Police confirmed over a dozen motorist sightings of Thomas either standing or sitting near a wall below the Pali Lookout but none saw what happened. Thomas was diagnosed with a bipolar disorder in April.

Reach Rod Ohira at rohira@honoluluadvertiser.com.