Jerry Herman Hawkins, 40, known as Pepe, vanished from Highland Park, Michigan, on the night of October 12, 2003. He was last seen between about 10:00 and 11:00 p.m. at an acquaintance’s home near Highland Street and Woodward Avenue. After that window there are no confirmed sightings or communications from him.

At the time he disappeared he was described as a Black male about 6 feet tall and 190 to 192 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Distinguishing marks include a scar on his lower shin and a small tattoo of the letter J on his left arm. He was wearing a dark blue and black sweater, navy blue jogging pants with white stripes and light brown leather shoes.

The Wayne County Sheriff Department lists the case under agency number 41362-03; the Highland Park Police Department has also been involved. There are no public reports indicating he has been located and no publicly identified suspect, arrest, or confirmed explanation for his disappearance. What happened after he left the residence around 11:00 p.m. remains unknown.

If anyone was in Highland Park on the night of October 12, 2003, or remembers seeing Jerry near Highland Street and Woodward Avenue, please share what you know.