It's been over three year's since Debbie Hawk disappeared from her Hanford home. Here's a look at the timeline leading up to the arrest in the case:
June 12th, 2006:
- 8:30 p.m. Debbie Hawk talks with friends on the phone
- 10:15 p.m. Hawk talks with family
- 1-2 a.m. Neighbors report hearing screams from Hawks home
- Overnight, Southwest Fresno residents report hearing something suspicious
June 13th, 2006
- 6 p.m. Hawk scheduled to pick up kids
- 7:30 p.m. Kid's arrive at Hawk's home, find it in disarray, blood in several rooms
Debbie Hawk not home; van gone - That Night: Police search home of Dave Hawk, Hawk cooperates
June 14th, 2006
- 12:30 p.m. Police complete initial search of Debbie Hawk's home, allow family inside
- 3 p.m. Police send out press release with van description
****Spend several hours searching Kings River****
June 15th, 2006
- 11:30 a.m. Hanford Police recover van on Byrd Ave. in Southwest Fresno, canvas area for several hours.
****Spend several hours searching Kings River****
June 16th, 2006
- Friends distribute flyers in Tower District
June 17th, 2006
- Friends distribute flyers in Hanford
June 20, 2006
- Kim Aguirre, (Debbie's attorney) breaks his silence with Greta Van Susteren
June 24th, 2006
- 7 a.m. Hanford Police serve search warrant at home of Dave Hawk; they stay for 7 hours.
June 26th, 2006
- Hanford Police admit they have searched Dave Hawk's home several times.
- Admit they are looking at bank accounts
- Admit they have served a half a dozen warrants
June 27th, 2006
- Police say they are looking at the Hawk's custody battle
- Have up to 100 leads
- Confirm the blood in residence it Debbie Hawk's
August 13th, 2006
- Friends of Debbie Hawk hold weekend rally, where they pass out flyers
August 21st, 2006
- Body found near Mendota is confirmed not to be that of Debbie Hawk
August 28th, 2006
- Police say that Joaquin Figueroa is no longer a person of interest in the Debbie Hawk case.
September 23rd, 2006
- Crowds gather in Downtown Hanford for a chili cook-off to remember Hawk and pass out flyers.
October 30th, 2006
- Dave Hawk named prime suspect in the disappearance of Debbie Hawk
December 3, 2006
- Friends and family of Debbie Hawk hang purple ribbons throughout Downtown Hanford in memory of Hawk.
December 7th, 2006
- Debbie Hawk's Hanford home is put up for sale
May 3rd, 2007
- Hanford Police search an area near 15th and Lacey Blvd. for item pertaining to the Debbie Hawk case, after received a tip that items were left in the area
- Nothing is found in search
June 6th ,2007
- Dave Hawk is arrested on charges of tax evasion, embezzlement, and child pornography.
June 11th, 2007
- Dave Hawk is released from jail. Hawk's father posted the $250,000 bond.
June 16th, 2007
- Friends and family of Debbie Hawk hold a vigil to mark the one-year anniversary of her disappearance.
June 27th, 2007
- Hawk in court for pre-trial hearing on tax evasion, embezzlement, and child pornography charges
- Trial delayed for one month
August 2nd, 2007
- Dave Hawk hires a new lawyer to represent him
August 3rd, 2007
- Dave Hawk's attorney given another 60 days to review his client's case.
October 1st, 2007
- Dave Hawk attacks photographer during his preliminary hearing.
November 2nd, 2007
- Dave Hawk back in court; learns he is now facing additional battery charges for photog scuffle.
November 27th, 2007
- Friends and family of Debbie Hawk ask for federal help in order to keep case moving forward.
March 5th, 2008
- Dave Hawk pleads not guilty to financial charges in court.
May 19th, 2008
- Dave Hawk back in court; asks judge for all items seized from his home to be returned.
May 29th, 2008
- Dave Hawk is arrested and charged with the murder of ex-wife Debbie Hawk.
June 13th, 2008
- Dave Hawk's appears in court for the first time after being arrested for Debbie's murder.
July 7th, 2008
- Dave Hawk in court for pre-trial proceeding. His pre-lim is continued.
November 6th, 2008
- The Judge rules to combine murder and embezzlement charges in the case.
January 22nd, 2009
- Two former Fresno County Prosecutors, Dennis Peterson and Roger Wilson, are added to Dave Hawk's legal team.
May 1st, 2009
- Hawk's attorneys say the prosecution violated his constitutional rights so his trial should be dismissed; Judge Daniel Creed rules against this.
July 22nd, 2009
- A judge allows a stun gun, bought by Hawk, to be submitted as evidence
- Attorneys for Hawk request a change of venue
August 6th, 2009
- The Judge denies a change of venue request in the trial.
August 7th 2009
- A jury is selected consisting of 11 women and 1 man
August 10th, 2009:
- Opening statements begin in Hawk's trial
August 11th, 2009:
- Hawk's ex-girlfriend Mary Royer testifies for the prosecution
August 14th, 2009:
- Chelsa and Conrad Hawk testify for the prosecution.
August 24th, 2009:
- Testimony wraps in Hawk case.
August 25th, 2009:
- Closing statements in the Hawk trial
August 26th, 2009:
- Jury deliberations begin in Hawk trial
