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Nude College Swimmer Kills Guard, Flees on Foot in Maui
College Swimmer Arrested in Hawaii: What Happened in Simple Terms
The Big Picture
A 20-year-old college student from California has been arrested in Maui, Hawaii. Police say he hurt a security guard who later died. The college student was found walking around without any clothes on early Thursday morning.
Important Point: This is a developing story. The college student has said he is not guilty of the charges. In America, everyone is considered innocent until proven guilty in court.
Who Is Involved?
The College Student
- Name: Legend Storer
- Age: 20 years old
- School: Concordia University Irvine (in California)
- Sport: NCAA Division II swim team member
- Events: Breaststroke and sprint races
- Major: Business finance
- School Year: 2024–2025 academic year
The Victim
- Name: Michael Dyer
- Age: 63 years old
- Home: Lahaina, Hawaii (on Maui’s west coast)
- Job: Security guard at a residential building
Timeline: What Happened and When
Here is the order of events based on police reports:
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1:45 a.m. – Surveillance cameras show a naked 20-year-old man walking up to the security guard’s office. Police say he assaulted (attacked/hurt) the guard, then ran away on foot.
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Around 3:00 a.m. – People in the nearby Kahana neighborhood call 911. They report seeing a naked man wandering the streets.
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3:30 a.m. – Police find the man (Storer). He is still unclothed (not wearing clothes) and has abrasions (scrapes/cuts on his skin). Officers take him to Maui Memorial Medical Center to be checked by doctors.
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5:35 a.m. – Police get another call. This time, someone found Michael Dyer unresponsive at the security office. Medical workers say Dyer died at the scene from his injuries. Police have not shared exactly what kind of injuries he had.
- Later Thursday – After looking at the surveillance video, police connect the two events. They arrest Storer and take him to Wailuku Police Station without any problems.
The Charges Explained Simply
Storer has been charged with three crimes:
| Charge | What It Means (Simple Version) |
|---|---|
| Second-degree murder | Intentionally causing someone’s death, but without planning it ahead of time |
| First-degree burglary | Entering a building illegally with the intent to commit a crime inside |
| Indecent exposure | Showing private body parts in public on purpose |
Important Point: These are accusations (charges), not a final verdict. Storer has pleaded not guilty, which means he disagrees with the charges and wants a trial.
What We Don’t Know Yet
- The exact cause of Dyer’s injuries
- Why Storer was naked and wandering the streets
- If drugs, alcohol, or a medical condition played a role
- Whether Storer knew Dyer before this incident
- What the surveillance video fully shows
What Happens Next?
- Court hearings – Storer will appear before a judge
- Evidence review – Both sides (prosecution and defense) will look at videos, witness statements, medical reports
- Possible trial – If no agreement is reached, a jury will decide if Storer is guilty or not guilty
- Sentencing – Only if found guilty, the judge decides the punishment
Summary
- A 20-year-old college swimmer from California was arrested in Maui, Hawaii.
- He is accused of killing a 63-year-old security guard named Michael Dyer.
- Police found the student naked and injured, wandering streets around 3 a.m.
- Surveillance video allegedly shows him attacking the guard at 1:45 a.m.
- The student has been charged with murder, burglary, and indecent exposure.
- He has pleaded not guilty.
- The university has not commented yet.
- The legal process is just beginning.
FAQ: Questions You Might Have
1. What does "second-degree murder" mean?
It means the person is accused of killing someone on purpose, but without planning it beforehand (that would be first-degree murder). It’s still a very serious crime.
2. Why was he taken to the hospital first?
Police said he had "numerous abrasions" (scrapes/cuts). When someone is found injured and behaving unusually (like wandering naked), police often take them for a medical and mental health evaluation before going to jail.
3. What is "indelinecent exposure"?
It’s the legal term for intentionally showing your private parts in public. In this case, Storer was found walking around naked in a neighborhood.
4. Can the university kick him off the team?
Yes. Most universities have codes of conduct. Even before a trial ends, a school can suspend a student from sports or campus activities if they’re charged with a serious crime.
5. How long until we know what really happened?
Criminal cases can take months or even over a year. There will be hearings, evidence sharing, and possibly a trial. We’ll learn more as the case moves forward.
This article is based on public police statements and court records. All information is alleged until proven in court.
