Kendall Hawkins’ family would like closure

Maybe you saw something – or maybe you’ve overheard something — that could help the Oconee Sheriff’s Office in its inquiry into the death Friday of Kendall Hawkins. His remains were found around 5 pm in a wooded area near the former Covidien plant off Highway 28, Bountyland Community. The body was less than one half-mile from where Hawkins was last seen.

“Investigators with the Sheriff’s Office believe, based on information obtained during our inquiry, that Kendall left walking from the Whitworth Circle area. Therefore, the Sheriff’s Office is seeking information from anyone who may have seen Kendall walking in an area that encompasses the Bountyland Community, Highway 28 near the Old Covidien plant, Whitworth Circle and Queen Anne’s Lane on or around the date of December 12th, 2019,” according to Captain Greg Reed of the Criminal Investigations Division. “We are seeking information that could help our investigators be able to help bring closure for his family and friends.”

If you have any information and would like to remain anonymous, you are asked to call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. You can also submit a tip to Crimestoppers via the website for Oconee County Crimestoppers at www.oconeesccrimestoppers.com or by downloading the free P3 Tips app on your Apple or Android Device.

You can also contact the Criminal Investigations Division of the Sheriff’s Office at 864-718-1052 and ask to speak to the investigator who was assigned the case.