The Region : Hawkins Jr. Out of U.S.?
Helena Hawkins, wife of escaped murderer James Hawkins Jr,, told KNBC-TV she was “sure” her 41-year-old husband, who escaped with two others Thanksgiving Eve from an interview room in the downtown Criminal Courthouse, has left the United States. However, other members of the prominent South Los Angeles Hawkins family say they believe the convicted killer of a reputed street gang member is still either in the city or state. Hawkins’ wife told KNBC that her husband is “neither in Northern or Southern California.” Asked whether she knew for certain that Hawkins had left the country, she said, “Yes. He’s not in the U.S.” She said her husband is “clever enough” to avoid capture. Also at large is Jesus Gonzalez, 24. Richard Bullock, 25, was caught.
For the record:
12:00 a.m. Dec. 6, 1985 For the Record
Los Angeles Times Friday December 6, 1985 Home Edition Part 1 Page 2 Column 1 Metro Desk 2 inches; 48 words Type of Material: Correction
James Hawkins Jr., who is still at large after fleeing from an interview room in the downtown Criminal Courthouse, was incorrectly identified as a convicted murderer in Thursday’s editions of The Times. Hawkins Jr. was convicted of manslaughter in the death of Anttwon Thomas, a reputed gang member, outside the Hawkins’ family store in Watts.
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