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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP9429) and 2 other sources
On December 29, 1994, a 71-year-old man named Paul Donald Hawk vanished while passing through Kingman, Arizona, leaving behind a mystery that has endured for decades. He and his wife were traveling together when they somehow became separated. The specific details of how this separation occurred remain unclear, but what is known is that from that moment on, Mr. Hawk was never seen or heard from again. His disappearance marked the beginning of a long and painful period of uncertainty for his family, a period with no clear answers or resolutions. The Kingman Police Department opened an investigation into his case, but the trail quickly grew cold in the vast Arizona landscape.

At the time he went missing, Paul Hawk was described as a 71-year-old Caucasian male, standing five feet eleven inches tall and weighing approximately 180 pounds. He had collar-length gray or partially gray hair and blue eyes, and he wore prescription glasses. He had several distinctive scars on his body, including on his abdomen, left finger, foot, back, and both his left and right thighs. On the day he disappeared, he was dressed in black and white checked slacks, a white dress shirt, and a black jacket. He also wore black dress shoes with silver tips and a white yachtsman cap that may have had a black bill. Notably, he was wearing expensive jewelry: a large diamond cluster ring and a gold Rolex watch with a round face.

Decades have passed since Paul Hawk was last seen, and his case has become one of Mohave County's long-standing unsolved missing person files. Despite the passage of time, his case remains open, a quiet but persistent question mark in the files of the Kingman Police Department. For his loved ones, the lack of information and the unending ambiguity have been a heavy burden. The narrative of his disappearance is sparse, leaving much to the imagination. The case is a somber reminder of how suddenly a life can change, and how a simple moment of separation can evolve into a lasting and unresolved mystery. The investigation into what happened to Paul Donald Hawk continues, holding out hope that someday, answers will be found.

Last Seen: Dec 29, 1994

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Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

77%Possible
John Doe — Laughlin, Nevada
UP8041 • Found May 15, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–99 vs 71 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%29 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%174 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
75%Possible
John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada - unidentified case UP50658
John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada
UP50658 • Found Mar 29, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 68–82 vs 71 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 79%86 mi away
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
Weight 87%210 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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