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Southwest Airlines flight attendant's death in Hawaii has family seeking answers as police investigate unattended death; family fears foul play

The family of Southwest Airlines flight attendant Jenny Lupton, 50, who died in Hawaii under suspicious circumstances, is seeking answers as police investigate her unattended death. Lupton reportedly fell from her hotel balcony, and her family fears foul play may be involved in the incident.

Fox News Fox News+2 sources25 August 2026 · 00:22 UTC
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Jenny Lupton, a 50-year-old Southwest Airlines flight attendant, died during a layover in Hawaii, prompting an unattended death investigation by the Honolulu Police Department. Lupton's family reported that she fell from her 24th-floor hotel balcony at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki on August 20.123456

"The timeline doesn’t make sense, and we are afraid that maybe there was foul play," said her sister, Tresa Lupton, who is traveling to Hawaii to seek answers.78

The family has expressed doubts about the circumstances surrounding her death, with Hannah Lupton stating, "We are worried that there is possible foul play involved." They were informed by the Honolulu Department of the Medical Examiner that Jenny fell from her balcony and was found near a contamination bin.

"She had texted the family and told us how, once she got home, we were going to go get it colored in," Hannah added, emphasizing that her aunt was not suicidal and had plans for the future.

The Honolulu Police Department is reviewing over 70 surveillance cameras in the area and conducting interviews as part of their investigation. "This is a thorough investigation that will take time," the department stated, asking for patience from the public.

The office of Oklahoma Attorney General Gettner Drummond is also involved, ensuring a proper investigation into Lupton's death, as her family seeks closure and answers about this tragedy.913

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“The Honolulu Police Department opened the unattended death investigation on Aug. 20, and family members say they were told she fell from her 24th-floor balcony at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Her sister Tresa is traveling to Hawaii, saying 'the timeline doesn't make sense' and fearing possible foul play.”
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“A spokesperson for the Honolulu Police Department told Fox News Digital that an unattended death investigation was launched for 50-year-old Jenny Lupton, whose family says fell off the 24th floor of her hotel in .”
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“DALLAS — Southwest Airlines confirmed on Monday that one of its flight attendants died during a layover in Hawaii.”
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“A Southwest Airlines flight attendant died while in Hawaii, the airline confirmed on Aug. 24, prompting an investigation by local authorities.”
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