NJ Teen Vanishes On Halloween, Police, School Seeks Public's Help

Editor's Note: This article was updated on Friday, Nov. 7, after Charleston Police said their search for Owen Tillman Kenney has transitioned to recovery efforts after detectives determined that Kenney died by suicide.

Since their search has transitioned to recovery efforts, photos of Kenney have been removed from this article to respect the privacy of his friends and family during this time.

RED BANK, NJ — A Red Bank Catholic High School graduate has gone missing in the Charleston, South Carolina, area, the Charleston Police Department said on Sunday.

Owen Tillman Kenney, 19, was last seen by friends in the area of King Street and Burns Lane on Oct. 31 at 2 a.m., police said.

Kenney is 6'1 in height and weighs 155 pounds. He was last seen wearing a Boston Celtics jersey.

According to an online post from Red Bank Catholic High School, Kenney graduated from RBC in 2024.

"Please share and pray for his safe return," the high school said in their statement.

Anyone with information on Kenney's whereabouts is being asked to contact the Charleston Police Department at 843-720-2422 and request to speak with the on-duty Central Detective or send a tip via e-mail here.

To see the original alert from the Charleston Police Department, you can click here.