
The person at the center of this case
Elijah Hawkins
Justice for Elijah Hawkins — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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What circumstances led to Elijah's disappearance and why was there a delay between his last sighting on April 7 and the report filed on April 21?
Who was the last person to see Elijah and what was he doing when last observed?
Are there any surveillance camera recordings from locations Elijah frequented in Houston?
Elijah Hawkins, a 15-year-old boy, went missing on April 7, 2026, in Houston, Texas, and has not been located. He was last seen in Houston and reported missing by his family shortly thereafter. The Houston Police Department is actively investigating and seeking information from the public to help locate him.
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NamUs case MP159203. Missing person: Elijah Hawkins.
Last known contact: 2026-04-07 in Houston, Harris, TX. Circumstances: Elijah was reported missing by his family.
Last seen in Houston, Texas. Demographics: 15 years, Male, Black / African American.
Physical description: 5 ft 0 in, 150 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Houston Police Department | 511596-26 | 2026-04-21.
Elijah Hawkins was last seen in Houston, Harris County, Texas.
Houston Police Department (Case 511596-26) began investigation after family reported Elijah missing.
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Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.