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Was the Missing Woman Seen Talking to a Convicted Killer?! #truecrime #crimejunkie

September 13, 2025 / 01:17

This episode covers the investigation into the disappearance of Dawn and the involvement of suspect Hawkins, who committed another murder. Key discussions include Kathy's identification of Hawkins in a photo lineup, the timeline of events, and the impact on Dawn's family.

Kathy participates in a photo lineup just days after police first spoke to Hawkins about Dawn. During this time, Hawkins had already committed another murder, that of his niece, Andrea Thomas, which was initially unknown to the police.

The episode highlights the fear surrounding Dawn's case, as her family struggles with the possibility that she may not be just a missing person. The narrative emphasizes the urgency and gravity of the situation as they confront the reality of her disappearance.

TLDR

Kathy identifies suspect Hawkins in Dawn's case, revealing a darker timeline of events and fears for Dawn's safety.

Episode

1:17
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Okay, so this guy is already on the radar. When Kathy calls, they offer this like photo lineup. Does she recognize
00:00:06
him? >> So, she agrees like, "Yes, let's do this photo lineup." But, by the way, just 3
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days after police had originally talked to him about Dawn. But before he comes in for like this lineup or whatever,
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this guy actually committed another murder. >> What? Hawkins sexually assaulted,
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strangled, and stabbed his niece, Andrea Thomas, with a meat fork and staged the
00:00:32
scene to look like a burglary. Now, what is interesting is police did not know that it was him who did this at the
00:00:39
time. Like, it ends up taking several months for him to get arrested for that. But I just want you to know, like, we're
00:00:44
talking about a bad bad guy here. a bad guy that Kathy does ID as the one she said was talking to Don,
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>> which if if like that's the guy that she saw, then Dawn probably isn't just a
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missing person at this point. >> No. No. Everyone kind of fears the worst. But honestly, Hawkins or no
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Hawkins, the worst case scenario was already playing out in the minds of Dawn's family because they know it's not
00:01:13
like her to just disappear and not contact Stand.

Badges

This episode stands out for the following:

  • 80
    Most heartbreaking
  • 70
    Most shocking
  • 65
    Most intense
  • 60
    Most dramatic

Episode Highlights

  • The Bad Guy Revealed
    Hawkins is identified as a violent criminal, raising fears about Dawn's fate.
    “We're talking about a bad bad guy here.”
    @ 00m 44s
    September 13, 2025
  • A Dark Reality
    Dawn's family grapples with the fear that she may not be just missing.
    “Everyone kind of fears the worst.”
    @ 01m 03s
    September 13, 2025

Episode Quotes

  • What? Hawkins sexually assaulted, strangled, and stabbed his niece.
    Was the Missing Woman Seen Talking to a Convicted Killer?! #truecrime #crimejunkie
  • Dawn probably isn't just a missing person at this point.
    Was the Missing Woman Seen Talking to a Convicted Killer?! #truecrime #crimejunkie
  • Everyone kind of fears the worst.
    Was the Missing Woman Seen Talking to a Convicted Killer?! #truecrime #crimejunkie

Key Moments

  • Photo Lineup00:08
  • Hawkins' Crime00:23
  • Family's Fear01:03