Richard Calvin Hawks, a 53-year-old male of unspecified ethnicity, was tragically murdered on August 12, 2002, in Dobson, North Carolina. He was working at a Citgo gasoline station when he was fatally shot by Quincy Allen, a serial killer who was robbing the store at the time. Along with Hawks, Allen also killed Robert Shane Roush, a 29-year-old customer from Lancaster, Ohio.
Quincy Allen was arrested on August 14, 2002, in Mitchell County, Texas, after a brief manhunt.
He was later convicted and sentenced to death for his crimes. Allen's spree of violence began in July 2002 in South Carolina, where he murdered three other individuals before traveling to North Carolina. His trial revealed that Allen had a history of diagnosed mental illness, which was considered a mitigating factor during his sentencing.
The case drew significant media attention due to the brutality of the crimes and Allen's history of mental illness. Despite his defense team's efforts to spare his life, the court ultimately upheld the death penalty. Allen is currently incarcerated at the Broad River Correctional Institution in South Carolina.
This tragic incident left a lasting impact on the community of Dobson and highlighted the importance of mental health awareness and support for those struggling with mental illness.
