The morning of November 15, 2004, is calm as Thomas and Jackie Hawks prepare to meet potential buyers for their beloved yacht, the Well Deserved. The couple, eager to be closer to their new grandchild, plans to sell their home at sea. As they sail out for a sea trial with Skylar Deleon and his family, they vanish, leaving the yacht to return without them.
An investigation ensues when attempts are made to access the Hawks’ bank account from Mexico. Police focus on Deleon, who claims to have purchased the yacht. However, Alonso Machain’s confession unravels a sinister plot, revealing that Deleon and his accomplices bound and threw the Hawks overboard.
Justice arrives as Deleon, Jennifer Henderson, and John Fitzgerald Kennedy are convicted. Deleon and Kennedy receive death sentences, while Henderson faces life imprisonment. The case attracts media attention, ensuring the memory of the Hawks endures, a chilling reminder of trust betrayed.
Story Source: TV crime journalism titled “True Crime with Aphrodite Jones” (Investigation Discovery).
