The Disappearance of Debbie Hawk
- Sep 7, 2021
- 41:12
- Full Episode
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<p>In this Dateline classic, friends and family of Debbie Hawk are left searching for answers when she vanishes. Investigators discover Debbie had planned to reveal secrets and wondered if silencing her was a motive for murder. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on July 19, 2010.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
Brief Summary
Debbie Hawk's disappearance leads to a murder trial against her ex-husband, revealing family secrets and financial motives.
Key points
- The Disappearance of Debbie Hawk. A mother vanishes, leaving behind a bloody scene and a mystery that haunts her children.
- A Town in Mourning. Purple ribbons bloom everywhere as the community searches for Debbie Hawk, a beloved figure.
- Family Divided. As suspicion grows around Dave Hawk, his children find themselves on opposite sides of the investigation.
- Dave Hawk's Arrest. On May 29, 2008, Dave Hawk was arrested and charged with first-degree murder.
- Trial Begins. The trial began more than a year later, with Dave facing serious charges.
- Guilty Verdict. The jury found Dave Hawk guilty of murder and multiple financial crimes.
Episode highlights
- A Town in MourningPurple ribbons bloom everywhere as the community searches for Debbie Hawk, a beloved figure.“You couldn't go anywhere that summer of 2006 without seeing those purple ribbons.”8:36Sep 7, 2021
- Family DividedAs suspicion grows around Dave Hawk, his children find themselves on opposite sides of the investigation.“Conrad had no doubt his dad killed his mom.”23:51Sep 7, 2021
- Dave Hawk's ArrestOn May 29, 2008, Dave Hawk was arrested and charged with first-degree murder.“Time to move.”26:31Sep 7, 2021
- Trial BeginsThe trial began more than a year later, with Dave facing serious charges.“When the trial finally began more than a year later.”26:44Sep 7, 2021
- Guilty VerdictThe jury found Dave Hawk guilty of murder and multiple financial crimes.“We, the jury, find the defendant, David Martin Hawk, guilty of the murder of Debbie Hawk.”39:53Sep 7, 2021
- Debbie's Remains FoundTen years after her disappearance, Debbie's remains were discovered by a farmhand.“A farmhand found her remains in a field in the neighboring town.”40:27Sep 7, 2021
- Family ComplicationsThe children of Dave and Debbie Hawk struggle with opposing views about their father's innocence.“Has this created a rift between the two of you?”40:49Sep 7, 2021
Tension
75/ 100High tension
