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Patty Hawkins

Case from War, WV dated May 27, 2020

Victim Details

Patty Hawkins

Female

White / Caucasian

War

WV

2020-05-27

77

Patty

Hawkins

07/04/2026

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On May 27, 2020, Pateresa “Patty” Lu Hawkins, a 77-year-old resident of War, West Virginia, lost her life to gun violence. The incident occurred at her residence, marking a tragic end to her life.

The investigation into Patty Hawkins' death led to the identification of a suspect, her own son, Pete Douglas Hawkins. Pete Hawkins, 46 years old at the time, was taken into custody by the police in the McDowell County town of War. The authorities charged him in connection with the shooting ...
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  • WVNS: Son accused of killing mother in War, WV
  • Bluefield Daily Telegraph: McDowell County man arrested on murder charge after shooting death of his mother
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