In the summer of 2019, a 23-year-old woman named Khiara Henry from San Diego, California, embarked on a solo vacation to Maui, Hawaii. She arrived on the island and checked into her hotel in Kihei. An adventurous spirit who enjoyed hiking, she spent the next couple of days exploring the island's natural beauty, taking guided tours of waterfalls and the rainforest.
Her last confirmed sighting was in the afternoon when she rented a black Nissan Sentra with the intention of visiting Waiʻānapanapa State Park. She was expected to return the car the following day, but she never did.
Concerns for Khiara's well-being grew when her family was unable to reach her after numerous calls and texts. A few days after she was last seen, her rental car was discovered abandoned in a gravel parking lot at Waiʻānapanapa State Park. Park officials, noting the vehicle had been there for a couple of days, reported it as suspicious activity to the Maui Police Department. Upon inspection, authorities found Khiara's luggage, credit card, and identification inside the car. However, her cell phone, car keys, and a small backpack were missing. An examination of the car's mileage indicated that it had been driven directly to the park from the rental agency. As the days turned into a week, Khiara missed her scheduled flight back home.
The investigation into Khiara's disappearance involved searches of the park and surrounding areas by police and community members, but these efforts did not yield any new leads. Her phone went straight to voicemail, and there was no activity on her credit cards since the day she vanished. Over the years, there have been various tips and potential sightings, including one on the Big Island that was investigated but ultimately determined not to be her. Her family, deeply distressed by her disappearance, has remained proactive in the search, setting up a hotline and a social media page to gather information. The case of Khiara Henry remains an active missing person investigation, a painful and unresolved mystery for her loved ones who continue to hope for her safe return.Last Seen: Jul 21, 2019
