Ongoing Search for Missing North Carolina Woman in Grenada
WHO:
NBC News - Elizabeth “Liz” Waddell, 44, is a missing North Carolina woman.
Raleigh News & Observer - Cailen Waddell is Liz Waddell's husband and operations manager for Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources.
Raleigh News & Observer - Randy Connaught is the Grenada commissioner of police.
CBS News - Cristian Benavides is a reporter covering the story.
WHAT:
NBC News - The search for Liz Waddell is still active, with hopes of finding her alive.
Raleigh News & Observer - Waddell was last seen on security footage swimming at Grand Anse Beach, but was never seen leaving the water.
Raleigh News & Observer - Authorities have reached “no final conclusion” on the status of Waddell’s whereabouts.
Raleigh News & Observer - Cailen Waddell described the water conditions as “easy” and stated that the water is shallower near shore, where Liz could touch if she wanted.
Raleigh News & Observer - Cailen Waddell reported that Liz was wearing blue and white striped shorts and an orange, loose, cropped shirt at the time of her disappearance.
Raleigh News & Observer - Waddell is described as about 5 feet 5 inches tall with blonde hair, according to a missing person alert.
NBC News - The search for Liz Waddell is still active, with hopes of finding her alive.
Raleigh News & Observer - Waddell was last seen swimming at Grand Anse Beach on July 22 and was reported missing at about 5:50 p.m. the same day.
Raleigh News & Observer - Authorities have conducted underwater searches and aerial surveillance but have reached “no final conclusion” on Waddell’s whereabouts.
Raleigh News & Observer - Local authorities are examining tide patterns and Waddell’s cellphone as part of the investigation.
Raleigh News & Observer - Cailen Waddell swam in the same area as his wife’s disappearance and described the water conditions as “easy.”
WHERE:
NBC News - The search is taking place in Grenada, specifically at Grand Anse Beach.
Raleigh News & Observer - Waddell arrived in Grenada from Miami.
WHEN:
Raleigh News & Observer - Waddell was last seen on July 22 around noon.
Raleigh News & Observer - Waddell arrived in Grenada on July 11 and switched accommodations on July 21.
WHY:
Raleigh News & Observer - The investigation is being treated as a missing person case, with authorities appealing for information from the public.
HOW:
Raleigh News & Observer - Local authorities are examining whether any person, vessel, or vehicle moved to the relevant locations during the critical period of Waddell's disappearance.
Raleigh News & Observer - The Royal Grenada Police Force has conducted searches of the shorelines and underwater, and has been in contact with the FBI for background information.
(UPDATED July 28, 2026 17:28 UTC)
The search for Liz Waddell remains active, with authorities still hopeful of finding her alive. She was last seen on security footage swimming at Grand Anse Beach, but there has been no confirmation of her leaving the water, and officials have reached no final conclusion about her whereabouts. Local authorities are investigating whether any person, vessel, or vehicle was present in the area during the critical time surrounding her disappearance.
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(UPDATED July 28, 2026 16:32 UTC)
The search for 44-year-old Liz Waddell, a missing woman from North Carolina, is ongoing in Grenada, specifically at Grand Anse Beach, where she was last seen swimming on July 22. Local authorities, including the Royal Grenada Police Force, have conducted underwater searches and aerial surveillance but have yet to determine her whereabouts, while her husband, Cailen Waddell, described the water conditions as “easy.” The investigation is being treated as a missing person case, and authorities are appealing to the public for any information that could assist in finding her.