ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, JULY 28-The Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF) on Tuesday released its most detailed account yet of the disappearance of American visitor Elizabeth “Liz” Waddell, confirming that investigators continue to treat the case as a missing person investigation while expanding searches and working with U.S. authorities.

Speaking at a morning news conference, Police Commissioner Randy Connaught disclosed a minute-by-minute timeline of Waddell’s final known movements and stressed that police have “not reached or announced any conclusion” regarding her disappearance. He appealed to the public to continue sharing any information that could assist investigators.
Waddell arrived in Grenada from Miami on July 11 with a female companion. After spending about 10 days at a resort on the island’s west coast, the pair relocated to accommodations in the south of the island on July 21 as part of a pre-arranged vacation plan.
According to surveillance footage reviewed by investigators, Waddell walked toward a jetty at approximately 11:36 a.m. on July 22 before entering the water at 11:51 a.m. She was later seen swimming beneath the jetty, but police say she was never captured on surveillance footage returning to shore. Her traveling companion was seen going to the jetty shortly before reporting Waddell missing to the South St. George Police Station at 5:50 p.m., prompting an immediate search operation.
Commissioner Connaught said investigators have reviewed surveillance footage, interviewed witnesses, recovered electronic devices, and continue to assess photographs, videos, and information submitted by members of the public. Search efforts have involved the Grenada Coast Guard, local dive professionals, the RGPF Drone Unit, Saint George’s University K-9 Unit, and volunteers conducting searches on land, at sea, and underwater.
The RGPF has also engaged the U.S. Embassy and sought assistance from the FBI Regional Office.
“This assistance is particularly relevant given the fact that Ms. Waddell is a United States citizen and is not known in Grenada outside of her visit,” Connaught said.
Police said Waddell’s husband, who arrived in Grenada on July 24, has been “very cooperative” and remains in regular contact with the lead investigator. Authorities also confirmed they are not releasing surveillance video at this stage, saying doing so could compromise the ongoing investigation.
The Commissioner expressed sympathy for Waddell’s family, saying the force remains hopeful she will be found alive, while urging anyone with information—no matter how insignificant it may seem—to contact police immediately.
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