Police Request Leads on Missing College of Charleston Student Seen Halloween
Authorities are actively investigating the disappearance of a College of Charleston student who was last seen during Halloween festivities.
Missing College of Charleston Student: Owen Tillman Kenney
Owen Tillman Kenney, a 19-year-old freshman, was reported missing on November 1, 2025. He was last spotted at approximately 2 a.m. on October 31 near King Street and Burns Lane.
Details Surrounding His Disappearance
- Name: Owen Tillman Kenney
- Age: 19
- Height: 6 feet 1 inch
- Weight: 155 pounds
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Brown (buzz cut)
- Last Clothing Worn: Green and white Boston Celtics jersey; possibly a black zip-up hoodie
- Tattoos: Right forearm, left shoulder, left shin, and knee
- Location of Disappearance: Near King Street and Burns Lane, Charleston
- Hometown: Tinton Falls, New Jersey
- College Status: Freshman, transferred in January
Kenney was reportedly steps away from his residence when he went missing. Family members have expressed their deep concern, stating, “We want Owen to come home.”
Community Response and Contact Information
As of November 3, there have been no updates from law enforcement regarding the investigation’s progress. The Charleston Police Department encourages anyone with information to reach out by calling 843-720-2422 or submitting an anonymous tip online.
Students requiring mental health support can access services through the campus Counseling Center. They can reach an on-call counselor by calling 843-953-5640 and selecting menu option 3.
The situation remains urgent as the College of Charleston community continues to rally for Kenney’s safe return. Stay tuned for further updates from Emegypt regarding this case.
