Jerry Hawkins Missing Person Case

Dec 12, 2008

Jul 19, 2019

Jerry

Hawkins

61

40

72 inches

190 lbs

Black / African American

Male

In the autumn of 2003, a 40-year-old man named Jerry Herman Hawkins vanished from Highland Park, Michigan, leaving behind a profound and lingering mystery. On the evening of October 12th, Jerry, also known by his nickname Pepe, was visiting an acquaintance at a home near the intersection of Highland Street and Woodward Avenue. He was last seen sometime between 10:00 and 11:00 p.m. that night. From that moment on, all communication from him ceased, and no one has reported seeing or hearing from him again. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unknown, creating a void of information that has troubled his loved ones and investigators for years. At the time he went missing, Jerry was described as an African-American male, standing six feet tall and weighing around 190 to 192 pounds. He had brown hair and brown eyes. Jerry had a couple of distinct physical characteristics that might help to identify him: a scar on his lower shin and a small tattoo of the letter 'J' on his left arm. On the day he disappeared, he was wearing a dark blue and black sweater, navy blue jogging pants that had a white stripe down the sides, and light brown leather shoes. These personal details provide a snapshot of the man who seemingly vanished into the night, but they have yet to unlock the answers to where he might be. The investigation into Jerry's disappearance has been handled by the Wayne County Sheriff's Department, with the Highland Park Police Department also being involved. Despite their efforts, the case has grown cold, with very few leads to follow. The lack of information has been a significant hurdle in moving the investigation forward. The case of Jerry Herman Hawkins is a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing under unclear circumstances, leaving their families to grapple with unanswered questions and an enduring sense of loss. The investigation remains open, a quiet but persistent search for a man who disappeared over two decades ago.

Oct 12, 2003

Highland Park

Michigan

Wayne County

19877

Wayne County Sheriff Department

Detroit

Michigan

Wayne County

48201

4747 Woodward Avenue, Michigan

3132242222

County

Law Enforcement

41362-03

Wayne County Sheriff Department

5471

Brown

Brown

Brown

06/12/2026