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Larece Hawkins Missing Person Case

Last seen in Atlantic City, New Jersey on May 28, 2018

Victim Details

Jul 10, 2018

Sep 7, 2021

Larece

Hawkins

32

24

61 inches

165 lbs

Black / African American

Female

May 28, 2018

Atlantic City

New Jersey

Atlantic County

38928

New Jersey State Police Missing Persons Unit

West Trenton

New Jersey

Mercer County

08628

Erin Micciulla

Detective Sergeant

PO Box 7068, New Jersey

6098822000

State

Law Enforcement

https://www.njsp.org/division/investigations/missing-persons.shtml

New Jersey State Police Missing Persons Unit

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Black

Brown

Brown

Sep 30, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP51082) and 6 other sources
LaRece Simone Hawkins, a 24-year-old woman, vanished on May 28, 2018, while she was a passenger on the Norwegian Escape cruise ship. The vessel was approximately 80 nautical miles east of Atlantic City, New Jersey, when she was last seen. Authorities believe that she may have gone overboard into the Atlantic Ocean. Despite search efforts, she has not been located. Her case is categorized as a 'lost/injured missing' person case.

Before her disappearance, Hawkins had made several social media posts that suggested she was experiencing personal difficulties, leading to speculation that she may have been in a state of emotional distress. However, the exact circumstances that led to her vanishing remain unclear. The United States Coast Guard and the New Jersey State Police have both been involved in the investigation into her disappearance.

As of now, LaRece Hawkins's case is still open. Investigators are asking for anyone with information that could provide insight into what occurred during her time on the cruise ship to come forward. The overview of the case is that LaRece Hawkins was a 24-year-old woman who went missing from a cruise ship off the coast of New Jersey in 2018. The investigation into her disappearance is ongoing, with authorities considering the possibility she went overboard. There are some indications of personal turmoil prior to her disappearance, but no definitive conclusions have been reached.
Last Seen: May 28, 2018

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP51082
  • LaRece Simone Hawkins - The Charley Project
  • What happened to LaRece Simone Hawkins
  • Missing Monday #7 Bring Them Home - Buzzsprout
  • Last pic actress LaRece Simone Hawkins (right) posted on her ...
  • NJ - LaRece Simone Hawkins, 24, Atlantic County, 28 May 2018

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP83746
    Jane Doe — New York, New York
    UP83746 • Found Aug 19, 2021
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 76%Est. 30–50 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 78%89 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 5'1"
    Weight 59%117 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
    UP135197 • Found Aug 13, 2024
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 74%105 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'1" vs 5'1"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Bridgeton, New Jersey
    UP157171 • Found Mar 6, 2025
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 75%4'6"–5'2" vs 5'1"
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Baltimore, Maryland - unidentified case UP93573
    Jane Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
    UP93573 • Found Dec 21, 2020
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 22–24 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 74%105 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'3" vs 5'1"
    Weight 0%35 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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