Honolulu Medical Examiner Rules Flight Attendant Death a Suicide
According to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, the Honolulu Medical Examiner has determined that the fatal fall of a 50-year-old flight attendant from the 24th level of the Hilton Hawaiian Village was a suicide by the Honolulu Medical Examiner. Jenny Lupton, of Cleveland, Oklahoma, died of multiple injuries after her body was found near a garbage bin on August 20, according to the city Department of the Medical Examiner.
Investigation and Family Response
Honolulu Police Department detectives interviewed witnesses, reviewed surveillance video, and examined evidence following the incident. “No additional information pertaining to this incident will be released at this time, as the investigation remains active and ongoing,” the Honolulu Police Department said in a statement to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser.
Lupton’s family in Oklahoma previously requested a thorough investigation and disputed that she would take her own life. Lupton worked as a flight attendant for 29 years, spending 26 of those years with Southwest Airlines, and was staying in Hawaii for a couple of days following a work flight.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Hilton Hawaiian Village Investigation
When did the incident occur at the Hilton Hawaiian Village?
Jenny Lupton’s body was found on August 20 after she fell from the 24th floor of the property in Waikiki.
What was Lupton’s professional background?
She worked as a flight attendant for 29 years, with 26 of those years spent working for Southwest Airlines.
What did the medical examiner determine was the cause of death?
The Honolulu Medical Examiner ruled the death a suicide resulting from multiple injuries.
Anyone experiencing emotional distress or thoughts of self-harm can reach out for help; reach out to the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) at any time of day or night.
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