Introduction

The disappearance of Jerry "Pepe" Herman Hawkins in 2003 remains one of Highland Park, Michigan's most perplexing unsolved cases. Despite extensive investigations, Hawkins's whereabouts have remained unknown for over two decades, leaving his family and community in a state of enduring uncertainty.

Background

Jerry Hawkins, affectionately known by his nickname "Pepe," was 40 years old at the time of his disappearance. Standing at 6 feet tall and weighing approximately 192 pounds, Hawkins was an African-American male with brown hair and brown eyes. Distinctive features included a scar on the lower part of one of his shins and a small tattoo of the letter "J" on his left arm. On the evening he vanished, he was reportedly wearing a dark blue and black sweater, navy blue jogging pants with white stripes up the sides, and light brown leather shoes. ...Read More