Body of missing person found at Keahua Arboretum; foul play not suspected
WAILUA – The Kaua‘i Police Department reports that the body of a missing person has been recovered, and foul play is not suspected.
Jennifer Sperry, a 42-year-old female of Kapaʻa, was reported missing on Friday, April 10, 2026, at approximately 4 p.m. after she was last seen near the second crossing along Keahua Arboretum on Kuamo’o Road in Wailua. She had been with two individuals at the time, who later reported her missing.
Personnel from the Kaua‘i Fire Department, Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE), Kaua‘i Search and Rescue, and the Kaua‘i Police Department initiated search operations on April 10. Despite extensive efforts, responders were unable to locate Sperry that evening, and the search was suspended due to darkness and unsafe conditions.
Search operations resumed the following morning. On Saturday, April 11, at approximately 7:30 a.m., Sperry’s body was discovered approximately 200 yards downstream from the second crossing.
According to a preliminary report, challenging conditions in the area contributed to delays in the search.
The victim’s next of kin has been notified.
An autopsy is pending to determine the exact cause of death; however, foul play is not suspected at this time.
The Kaua‘i Police Department thanks its partner agencies who assisted in the search efforts.
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