On November 8, 2025, the Charleston Police Department recovered the body of Owen Kenney near Patriots Point.
19 year old Kenney was last seen walking alone onto the Ravenel Bridge shortly after 3:00am on October 31, 2025. Video footage confirmed that Kenney took his own life at 3:49 am.
“I would like to thank everyone who took part in the effort to get Owen back to his family. We hope this recovery brings some measure of closure to a family experiencing unimaginable loss. We ask that everyone continue to respect the privacy of the Kenney family during this difficult time,” Charleston Police Chief Chito Walker said in a press release.
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