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DEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
REIKO MATSUYAMA, MANAGING DIRECTOR
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News Release
For Immediate Release: July 19, 2024
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COUNTY OF KAUA'I
KAUA'I POLICE DEPARTMENT
TODD G. RAYBUCK - CHIEF OF POLICE
(808) 241-1600
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KPD seeks public’s help identifying body found near Nāwiliwili Harbor
LĪHUʻE – The Kauaʻi Police Department (KPD) is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a body that was found Thursday morning near Nāwiliwili Harbor, in an area known as Carter’s Point.
On Thursday, Jul. 18, officers responded to a report of human remains discovered in an area known as Carter’s Point near Nāwiliwili Harbor. Personnel from the Kauaʻi Fire Department aided in retrieving the body, which was subsequently transported to the Wilcox Medical Center.
The decedent’s identity is unknown due to the advanced stage of decomposition. An autopsy has been scheduled to determine the cause of death. Foul play is not suspected at this time.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Detective Caires at 808-241-1693 or KPD Dispatch at 808-241-1711. Those wishing to remain anonymous can provide information by calling Crime Stoppers Kaua‘i at 808-246-8300, submitting a tip at cskauai.org, or through the Crime Stoppers Kaua‘i P3 Tips Mobile App.
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Media Contact:
If you are a member of the media with an inquiry for the Kaua‘i Police Department or its representatives, please email kpdpio@kauai.gov. Mahalo!
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