Charles Hawkins Missing Person Case

Charles Hawkins, a 63-year-old resident of Las Cruces, New Mexico, was last seen on March 19, 1998, driving his pickup truck. Hawkins had a history of depression and had previously attempted suicide on three occasions. He was fluent in Spanish and had worked as an agricultural manager at New Mexico State University for 29 years. On April 19, 1998, exactly one month after his disappearance, his truck was found abandoned and locked in a desert arroyo near Las Cruces. Despite a search of the area, no clues regarding his whereabouts were found.

Hawkins had a large scar on his left leg from a prior surgery, measuring 8 to 9 inches long and 2 to 3 inches wide. His wife reported that he had been suicidal at the time of his disappearance. He was legally declared dead five years later, on March 19, 2003, allowing his family to settle his estate. His case remains unsolved, with no leads or evidence explaining his sudden disappearance.
Last Seen: Mar 19, 1998

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