Hawai‘i Island police have identified the body found in the water at Rainbow Falls on Saturday, March 26 as 37-year-old Adam David Broom, of Hilo.John.Balberde@hawaiicounty.gov.
This morning during an autopsy 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 regarding this case 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