Key Highlights
- Owen Kenney, a 19-year-old college student from Tinton Falls, New Jersey, went missing “minutes from his house” on Halloween.
- Kenney was last seen walking onto the Ravenel Bridge pedestrian walkway just after 3 a.m. on October 31, 2025.
- The College of Charleston is working with authorities to locate Kenney and has asked for public assistance in finding him.
- Affected community members express concern over this unusual occurrence on the college campus.
Missing Student Disappears on Halloween Night
On a typical October evening, Owen Kenney, a 19-year-old college student from Tinton Falls, New Jersey, disappeared “minutes from his house” while celebrating Halloween. The incident occurred just after midnight, leaving his family and community in shock.
Last Known Location
According to the Charleston Police Department, Kenney was last seen walking onto the Ravenel Bridge pedestrian walkway at approximately 3 a.m. on October 31, 2025. Initially, authorities reported that he was wearing a Boston Celtics jersey but later updated his description to include a black hooded jacket, light-colored pants, and black Nike sneakers with white soles.
Search Efforts
The College of Charleston, where Kenney is a freshman, has joined the search efforts. In a Facebook post, the institution stated it was working closely with law enforcement to locate Kenney. They also advised the campus community that there’s “no reason to believe that there is any danger to the campus community in relation to this case.”
Local residents and students have expressed their concern over the unusual incident on the college campus.
Holland Cartmill, a student at the College of Charleston, shared her feelings: “I’ve never seen anything like this before. It’s definitely scary. And I just really pray that this doesn’t happen again.”
Community Response
A resident named Julie, who lives on a nearby street, described the community’s reaction to the incident. She mentioned seeing girls posting signs about Kenney and expressed her shock: “I was totally shocked. And when I spoke with them, they didn’t even know the student.
They had just heard and were concerned.”
Kenney’s family has been active in seeking help through social media platforms. His mother wrote a Facebook post expressing hope that he would return home soon: “We want Owen to come home. Please help us find him.”
Authorities’ Actions
The Ravenel Bridge, where Kenney was last seen, is now the focus of intense search efforts. The Charleston Police Department has enlisted the assistance of the FBI and New Jersey State Police in locating the missing student.
A spokesperson for the department stated that anyone with information about Kenney’s whereabouts should contact the police at 843-720-2422 or submit a tip via www.charleston-sc.gov/tips.
The incident has left the community in an uneasy state, with local businesses and residents alike expressing concern over such an unusual occurrence on the college campus.
