A large surgical scar on the outside of his lower left leg where skin, tissue, and muscle were removed. Scar measured 2-3 inches wide and 8-9 inches long.
Hawkins was last seen in his pickup truck on March 19, 1998. On April 19, 1998 his pickup truck was located in a desert arroyo. Truck was locked and when keys were brought to the truck's location, it was started and driven back to Las Cruces. Search and Rescue conducted a full day search and found no sign of Mr. Hawkins. No body has been found, but a death certificate was issued on March 19, 2003 so the family could settle his estate. Charles's wife stated that he was suicidal and had attempted suicide on three different occasions.