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Edward Hawkins Missing Person Case

Last seen in Altadena, California on May 26, 2003

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Victim Details

Dec 12, 2008

Oct 18, 2023

Edward

Hawkins

86

63

65 inches

165 lbs

Black / African American

Male

May 26, 2003

Altadena

California

Los Angeles County

No

7029

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department-Monterey Park - Homicide Bureau

Monterey Park

California

Los Angeles County

91755

Tamar Abraham

Detective

1 Cupania Circle, California

3238905500

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.lasd.org/about_us.html

030156907

Jun 4, 2003

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department-Monterey Park - Homicide Bureau

5370

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

Oct 13, 2026


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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP1225) and 3 other sources
Edward Don Hawkins, a 63-year-old man, was last seen on May 26, 2003, in Altadena, California. He was 5'5" tall, weighed 165 pounds, and had graying black hair with brown eyes. Hawkins had been struggling emotionally after the recent deaths of his wife and sister. He was last seen at his residence on Jaxine Drive. On the day of his disappearance, he was wearing a white short-sleeved button-up shirt, tan or beige pants, a beige windbreaker jacket, casual shoes, and a baseball cap. He was also known to wear a silver and gold watch and a gold wedding band.

Hawkins had a medical condition, although the specifics are not disclosed. It was also noted that he may have been walking with a limp due to a surgical scar on his left leg. He had a distinctive mole on his left hand, near his thumb. He may have been known by his middle name, Don, or the nickname "Donnie."

Since his disappearance, there have been no significant leads, and the case remains unsolved. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department continues to investigate, hoping that new information will surface to shed light on his case.
Last Seen: May 26, 2003

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP1225
  • Edward Don Hawkins - The Charley Project
  • Hawkins Worldwide DNA Project - RootsWeb

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

    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.

    85%Strong
    John Doe — California - unidentified case UP16331
    John Doe — California
    UP16331 • Found Apr 1, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 63 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP79658
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP79658 • Found Jan 7, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 63 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%156 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP86642
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP86642 • Found Nov 9, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 63 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 99%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%160–180 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Torrance, California
    UP12686 • Found Oct 3, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 63 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 95%27 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'9" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%130–150 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    78%Possible
    John Doe — West Hollywood, California - unidentified case UP119554
    John Doe — West Hollywood, California
    UP119554 • Found Mar 31, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 79%Est. 40–60 vs 63 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'5"
    Weight 97%146 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Irwindale, California - unidentified case UP3096
    John Doe — Irwindale, California
    UP3096 • Found Jan 29, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 75%Est. 70–80 vs 63 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 36%5'10" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%159 lb vs 165 lb
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP13460
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP13460 • Found Nov 22, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 52–70 vs 63 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%165–190 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    Physical features: Scar: surgical
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3133
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3133 • Found Sep 9, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 65–85 vs 63
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Hair 40%Black vs Gray

    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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