December 7th, 2006
Updated: Missing CNET Editor’s Body Found
By Michael Santo
Executive Editor, RealTechNews
In a tragic end to a story we’ve been following, the body of CNET Senior Editor James Kim was found today in Oregon. As you may know, his family was found safely on Monday. James had left two days earlier to try to find help.
Arrangements are being made to transport Kim to an undisclosed location, according to police. Kim had been missing in the remote southwestern Oregon wilderness for 11 days. The Kim family has asked not to be contacted at this time. Source: News.com
We Say: There aren’t many more details available at this time. We will update the story as more information comes in. Our heartfelt condolences go to his wife, children, and family.
Update: CNET has added a memorial to James Kim on their site. An autopsy is expected today. His body was found about 1 mile from his family’s SUV, but authorities have said it appears he traveled 7 - 8 miles in a circle, whether through disorientation or intentionally.
Update 2: An autopsy indicates that James Kim died of exposure and hypothermia.
Update 3: Most distressing: the road the Kims took was normally blocked by a gate. However, vandals had cut the lock. If that had not happened they would never had gone down that road.
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December 6th, 2006 at 6:06 pm
Shadow says:
my heart just shattered.
R.I.P Mr. Kim
December 6th, 2006 at 10:16 pm
Alice says:
I was flying when this was posted. Got to my hotel, logged on and fired up RTN and saw the posting. I think I just stood there in shock for 5 minutes. Even though I knew it could happen, I guess when they found his wife and kids I had hope that they would track him down.
I feel so bad for him and his family. I also regret that I never got to work with him. He was respected and a great journalist and what a nice family. Our condolences to his family. This is so sad.
December 7th, 2006 at 5:38 am
Another Mike says:
The way his life ended was noble. He risked his own life and kept his family as safe as could be, so that he could get help.
Honestly, if I was in a similar situation I could only hope I was half the person he was. A good person to the bitter end. I will remember him.
December 7th, 2006 at 11:30 am
John Corliss says:
Unfortunate that he and his family got caught in a winter snowstorm. If the weather had been like it is now (I live in the area), Kim could have walked out of there and hitched a ride in only a few hours. Let this be a lesson to everybody to carry emergency thermal blankets in their car. They only cost a dollar or so and fold up into a cube only a couple of inches in size. My condolences to the Kim family. James was a brave and caring man apparently.
December 8th, 2006 at 4:23 am
» Tribute in Golden Gate Park for James Kim » Blog Archive Alice Hill’s Real Tech News - Independent Tech says:
[…] You may recall last year’s tragic events surrounding James Kim and family. Today there was a memorial service in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco for the CNet editor. Kati Kim, his widow, thanked the hundreds would attended the event, along with her supporters and the search-and-rescue teams involved. The Kims were the focus of an intense manhunt and international media attention when they failed to arrive home in San Francisco after Thanksgiving. James Kim, 35, died of hypothermia in a mountain creek after walking more than 16 miles in search of help. Source: ABC News […]
February 17th, 2007 at 9:17 pm
poker table says:
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April 9th, 2007 at 6:06 am
Dean Shutt says:
Mr.Kim and his family failed to heed two prominent signs indicating the road he was attempting to take was unsuitable for winter travel. Further, he violated the fundamental winter survival principle of staying with your vehicle while awaiting assistance.
This was certainly a tragedy, a tragic demonstration of hubris not heroism. Mr. Kim’s prominence does not excuse his foolish behavior.
January 13th, 2008 at 10:12 pm