Account
Mar 02, 2013
Jan 12, 2024
Shannon
Baldwin Hokanson
41
29
60 inches
62 inches
140 lbs
150 lbs
White / Caucasian
Female
In the late spring of 2012, a sense of unease began to settle over the family and friends of Shannon Michelle Baldwin Hokanson. A 29-year-old woman from Enid, Oklahoma, Shannon was a mother of three and known for her consistent, weekly calls to a family friend. However, after a final phone call on May 27, 2012, her voice fell silent, and all attempts to reach her were unsuccessful. This sudden and uncharacteristic lack of communication was the first indication that something was wrong. As weeks turned into months with no word, concern grew into alarm, prompting a family friend to officially report her missing on August 7, 2012. Shannon was described as a white female, with brown hair and brown eyes, standing between 5 feet and 5 feet 3 inches tall, and weighing between 120 and 150 pounds. She was also distinguished by several tattoos, including a frog with a mushroom on her ankle and a butterfly on the back of her right shoulder. The investigation into Shannon's disappearance brought to light some troubling details. It was reported that she was last seen in the company of two men, and that one of these individuals was later found with her car, but Shannon was not with him. Adding to the ominous nature of her case, an acquaintance of the men later came forward with a disturbing claim. This individual alleged that one of the men confessed to dumping Shannon's body in a body of water across the Texas border. While authorities have not been able to confirm this statement, it has fueled the belief that she met with foul play. The Enid Police Department has publicly stated their belief that they know who was involved in her disappearance, but a lack of sufficient evidence has so far prevented any charges from being filed. The disappearance of Shannon Baldwin Hokanson has left a void in the lives of her loved ones, particularly her three sons who were young when their mother vanished. Her case is a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing under suspicious circumstances, leaving behind families to grapple with unanswered questions and the pain of not knowing. The investigation has faced significant challenges, including the nearly four-month delay between when she was last heard from and when she was officially reported missing. Despite the passage of time, law enforcement continues to seek information that could lead to a breakthrough. The overview of this case is one of a young mother whose regular contact with her family abruptly ceased, leading to a prolonged and difficult investigation marked by troubling but unconfirmed claims of foul play.
May 27, 2012
Enid
Oklahoma
Garfield County
Enid
5274
Enid Police Department
Enid
Oklahoma
Garfield County
73701
Shawn Ramsey
Investigator
301 West Owen K Garriott Road, Oklahoma
5802427000
Local
Law Enforcement
2012-10118
2012-08-07
Enid Police Department
3768
Brown
Brown
Brown
No
06/16/2026
