Family of Southwest flight attendant found dead in Waikiki pushes for answers

Aug 25, 2026

The family of an Oklahoma flight attendant who died at a Waikiki hotel is calling the circumstances suspicious and demanding a deeper investigation.

  • Jenny Lupton, a 50-year-old Southwest Airlines flight attendant, fell from the 24th floor of the Hilton Hawaiian Village and landed in a waste bin.
  • Her family does not believe she would have harmed herself and wants the Oklahoma Attorney General to press for a fuller inquiry.
  • Relatives point to her plans that week — she had just gotten a tattoo and talked about going home to Oklahoma to finish it in color.
  • She leaves behind a 15-year-old son.
  • Honolulu police have the case with their homicide detail and say no conclusions have been reached.

Outlook: Police are still investigating and say the public will be told if there is any immediate threat to safety.

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