In the summer of 2010, the life of 51-year-old James D. Hawkins Jr. was cut short in Las Vegas, Nevada. His body was discovered in a residence at 1505 Margaret Avenue, near the intersection of Bonanza Road and Bruce Street. An investigation by the Clark County coroner's office determined that Hawkins had been stabbed to death.
News reports at the time indicated that Hawkins' body was identified by the coroner's office on Monday, August 9, 2010.
It was stated that his body had been found in the preceding month, which would place the discovery in July 2010.
Despite the determination that his death was a homicide, information regarding any arrests made in connection with the case is not publicly available. Details about a suspect or suspects have not been released in the online sources covering this event. The investigation into the stabbing death of James D. Hawkins Jr. remains without a publicly identified perpetrator. There is no available information on the gender or ethnicity of James Hawkins Jr. from the sources.