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Patty Hawkins

Death by Force
Case Description
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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 ...Read More
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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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    Victim Details

    Patty Hawkins

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    War

    WV

    2020-05-27

    77

    Patty

    Hawkins

    11/05/2025

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