The trail was overgrown. The brush, thick.
On July 3rd, 2010, the body of 57-year-old Amber Jackson was discovered deep in the remote wilderness of Kealia, Kauai—hidden beneath a cover of ferns, face down in the dirt. Ten days earlier, she had vanished without a trace. No signs of forced entry. No clear motive. Just blunt force trauma—and silence.
Amber wasn’t a stranger to standing up. She was a respected voice on Kauai, a union advocate, a fierce defender of the land, and a steady presence in her community. For years, she helped teachers, protected sacred places, and pushed back against those who sought to exploit the island.
But when Amber disappeared, the system she once supported went quiet.
This episode explores the life she lived, the cause she gave herself to, and the unanswered questions that still haunt Kauai. Was it personal? Political? Or a random act with devastating consequences? We examine the cold case, the DNA clue that offered hope, and why justice has yet to be served.
⚠️ Listener discretion advised: this episode contains descriptions of violent crime.
If you have any information about this case, contact Kauai CrimeStoppers at (808) 246-8300 or visit kauai.gov/police to submit an anonymous tip.
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🎵 Music: “Obsession” by Yoza – used with permission
📚 Sources: Kauai Police Department, Hawaii News Now, HSTA, community reporting
Darkness may linger beneath the palms... but so does hope.
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