0 The Unsolved Murder of OK Sun Kim West: A Cold Case from 1982 Callaway
- Unsolved Murders
- by CSC Blog
- 02/26/2025
A Young Mother's Tragic End
In the early hours of March 29, 1982, the quiet community of Callaway, Florida, was shaken by a devastating event. OK Sun Kim West, a 20-year-old Korean immigrant and mother of two, was found dead in her trailer home after a fire engulfed the residence. Firefighters discovered her lifeless body seated on a blood-soaked couch in the living room, her throat brutally slashed—a clear indication that the fire was a cover-up for a heinous murder.
Background of the Victim
OK Sun had recently divorced her husband, James West, a U.S. Air Force serviceman. She worked as a waitress at the House of Chan and was an active member of the local Korean community in Callaway. Despite her efforts to build a new life for herself and her children, her journey was tragically cut short. ...Read More