Hawai‘i Island police have identified the body found in the water at Rainbow Falls in Hilo on Saturday, March 26, 2022, as 37-year-old Adam David Broom, of Hilo.
On Tuesday morning, March 29, an autopsy was performed on Broom. The pathologist ruled out foul play; however, final autopsy results are pending toxicology testing.
Detectives with the Area I Criminal Investigation Section are continuing this investigation, which is currently classified as a coroner’s inquest.
Police ask anyone who may have information relative to this case or who may have had contact with Broom on March 25 or 26, to call the police department’s non-emergency number at (808) 935-3311, or Detective John Balberde of the Area I Criminal Investigation Section at (808) 961-2386 or email John.Balberde@hawaiicounty.gov.
