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Vanessa Hawkins

Case from Jacksonville, AR dated Feb 26, 2017

Victim Details

Vanessa Hawkins

Female

Black / African American

Jacksonville

AR

2017-02-26

53

Vanessa

Hawkins

Yes

07/16/2026

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In the early hours of a Sunday morning in Jacksonville, Arkansas, a domestic dispute tragically escalated, leaving a family shattered and a community in mourning. Vanessa Hawkins, a 53-year-old woman, was fatally shot in her home on February 26, 2017. The incident unfolded around 1 a.m., prompting a swift response from local law enforcement after they received reports of a shooting.

Upon their arrival at the residence, officers discovered a grim scene. They found Vanessa Hawkins in a bedr ...
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  • ARKANSASMATTERS: Jacksonville Woman Dies, Husband Arrested in Shooting
  • KATV: Jacksonville police: Man accused of fatally shooting wife
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    Has anyone dived into the dynamic of Vanessa and Larry Hawkins' relationship prior to the incident? ... ...Read More
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