KPD seeks public’s help identifying body found at Kalihiwai Beach

Published on January 17, 2025

Jan. 19, 2025 Update: The decedent has been identified as Nickolas Balsimo, a 31-year-old resident of Kaua‘i. An autopsy is pending to determine the exact cause of death, but foul play is not suspected at this time.

KPD extends its deepest condolences to Mr. Balsimo's loved ones during this difficult time and thanks the public for their assistance.

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KĪLAUEA – The Kauaʻi Police Department (KPD) is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a body that was found Friday morning at Kalihiwai Beach.

On Friday, Jan. 17, at approximately 8:40 a.m., officers responded to a report of a deceased man discovered on the shoreline of Kalihiwai Beach. The decedent, whose identity is currently unknown, is believed to be of Caucasian descent, approximately in his late 30s to early 40s. He is estimated to be around 5-feet-3-inches tall, weighing about 175 pounds, with brown eyes, brown shoulder-length hair, and distinctive tattoos.

At this time, foul play is not suspected.

The decedent was transported to the Wilcox Medical Center, where an autopsy has been scheduled to determine the cause of death.  

Anyone who has information about the identity of the decedent is urged to contact 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.

Anyone who recognizes these tattoos or has information about the identity of the decedent is urged to contact the Kaua'i Police Department at (808) 241-1711.