Yacht Murder Mystery: Unspeakable Cruelty

Tom and Jackie Hawks had a dream – to retire early, buy a boat and sail the Pacific. The couple worked hard, saved their money, and in 2002 made it happen. They sold their home, bought a 55-foot yacht, and hit the high seas.

For 2 years Tom and Jackie traveled to exotic ports and lived the life most people only dream of. Then, in November 2004. when their first grandchild was born, the Hawks knew it was time to come back ashore. They put their beloved boat up for sale and then they vanished.

No one could have predicted what came next.

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Dude stole a boat to sell for money to get a sex change.. ends up going to prison for the crime and gets a sex change paid for by the taxpayers of California in prison because of crazy laws in California.. the entire thing is twisted from the start..

[stevencanoville]

One of the most shocking documentary stories I’ve ever watched. Couldn’t get it out of my mind for many days afterwards. Very horrifying, very sad.

[goksi]

Both are hot couple, hot daddy and hot mommy. What a sad ending. RIP

[thatonedude]

Goodbye queen Elizabeth we will never forget you 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧👑👑 hopefully your ok in heaven