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Marion Hawkins Missing Person Case

Last seen in Los Angeles, California on May 1, 1975

Victim Details

Aug 17, 2011

Apr 19, 2024

Marion

Hawkins

71

20

71 inches

130 lbs

Black / African American

Female

May 1, 1975

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90005

No

10624

Marin County Sheriff's Office

San Rafael

California

Marin County

94903

1600 Los Gamos Drive #200, California

4154737250

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.marinsheriff.org/

SO75-12211

Aug 17, 2011

Marin County Sheriff's Office

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 8, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP12010) and 6 other sources
Marion Cornelia Hawkins, a 20-year-old woman, was last seen around May 1, 1975, in Los Angeles, California. Originally from Marin City, California, Marion had recently moved to Los Angeles. Shortly after the move, her mother received a letter from Marion, but soon after, all contact ceased, and Marion was never heard from again. Despite efforts to find her, no further trace of her has been discovered.

At the time of her disappearance, Marion was described as an African American woman standing 5'11", weighing approximately 130 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. A distinguishing feature was that she had two small toes on her left foot. The circumstances of her disappearance remain unclear, and she was last known to be living in Los Angeles. Her case has remained unsolved for decades, and investigators continue to seek any leads that might shed light on what happened to her.

Her disappearance is still listed in databases like NamUs, but no significant progress has been made since she went missing.
Last Seen: May 1, 1975

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP12010
  • Disappearance of Marion Cornelia Hawkins - Count Every Mystery
  • Marion Hawkins missing | Whereabouts Still Unknown
  • Grundy County Jane Doe Identified, Investigation Into Murder Ongoing
  • Case Updates: 2019 - Stories of the Unsolved
  • Active Missing Persons - Missouri State Highway Patrol

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    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.

    83%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Riverside, California - unidentified case UP7143
    Jane Doe — Riverside, California
    UP7143 • Found Oct 24, 1975
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 19–25 vs 20
    Race 100%Black
    Location 88%54 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP162585
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP162585 • Found Aug 4, 2026
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 51 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'11"
    Weight 97%105–115 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — California
    UP3927 • Found Dec 19, 1989
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"
    Weight 74%160 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — Inglewood, California - unidentified case UP4436
    Jane Doe — Inglewood, California
    UP4436 • Found Oct 14, 1977
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 16–30 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 20%5'1"–5'5" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%124 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP104294
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP104294 • Found May 2, 2023
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 48 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%137 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP4106
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP4106 • Found Dec 5, 1987
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–26 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 36%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'11"
    Weight 89%75–110 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Burbank, California - unidentified case UP108240
    Jane Doe — Burbank, California
    UP108240 • Found Sep 6, 2023
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 48 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 5'11"
    Weight 32%180–200 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Fontana, California - unidentified case UP6429
    Jane Doe — Fontana, California
    UP6429 • Found Aug 15, 1988
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 89%50 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'7" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%142 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP13340
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP13340 • Found Aug 31, 2014
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 39 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%130–145 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3828
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3828 • Found Nov 26, 1991
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 20%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%109–130 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

    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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    Forum Posts (3)

    It's been almost half a century, and Marion Cornelia Hawkins’ case still perplexes me. One detail... ...Read More
    06/21/2024
    I've been doing some digging into Marion Cornelia Hawkins' case, and one thing that really stands... ...Read More
    01/25/2024
    Has anyone else noticed how similar Marion's case is to other disappearances from the 1970s in LA?... ...Read More
    05/13/2023

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