Do you know who murdered Bernardo Hawkins? In the early evening hours of a late September day, a life was abruptly cut short in the nation's capital. On Wednesday, September 30, 1992, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Bernardo Anthony Hawkins, a male known to some as “Peanut” or “Nut,” was murdered in the vicinity of 50th and F Streets, Southeast, in Washington, D.C. The specific circumstances surrounding his death have remained shrouded in mystery for decades.
The Metropolitan Police Department responded to the incident,
initiating a homicide investigation into Hawkins's death. Despite their efforts, the case grew cold over the years, joining the ranks of the city's unsolved murders. No suspects have been publicly identified, and no arrests have been made in connection with the killing. The passage of time has not yielded any significant breakthroughs that have been released to the public, leaving the motive for the crime and the identity of those responsible unknown.
Today, the case of Bernardo Hawkins remains an open and active investigation within the Metropolitan Police Department's cold case files. In an ongoing effort to bring closure to his family and see justice served, the department continues to seek assistance from the public. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for his death. Authorities urge anyone with knowledge of the events that transpired that autumn evening to come forward, hoping that someone, somewhere, holds the key to finally solving this long-standing mystery.
