0 The Unsolved Murder of James Pennington: A Cold Case in Honolulu's History
- Unsolved Murders
- by CSC Blog
- 02/27/2025
Discovery of the Crime Scene
On November 23, 1990, the bustling city of Honolulu was shaken by a grim discovery. James Pennington, a 61-year-old building engineer, was found lifeless in an unoccupied office space at his workplace, located at 220 South King Street. The scene was distressing; Pennington had sustained severe head injuries and was pronounced dead upon the arrival of emergency responders. This tragic event marked the beginning of a perplexing murder investigation that, to this day, remains unsolved.
Timeline Leading Up to the Tragedy
The days preceding Pennington's death are crucial to understanding the mystery surrounding his murder. He was last seen alive in the building around 3:30 p.m. on November 21, 1990. Colleagues and acquaintances reported that he was expected to return home that evening. However, Pennington never made it back, and there were no communications from him during this period. His unexplained absence raised concerns, but it wasn't until two days later that the full extent of the situation became horrifyingly clear. ...Read More