U.S. Marshals are looking for accused rapist Michael Hawkins alias “Zombie Mike.”
Accused rapist Michael Hawkins alias “Zombie Mike” is pictured in these photos from the U.S. Marshals Service.ALBANY, N.Y. – U.S. Marshals are searching for accused rapist Michael Hawkins, who allegedly sexually assaulted a wheelchair bound victim in her Schenectady, N.Y., apartment while her loved ones slept only feet away.
Authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating Hawkins, according to a
“Predators like Michael Hawkins who prey on helpless victims must be brought to justice,” said U.S. Marshal David McNulty of the Northern District of New York. “We, along with our federal, state and local law enforcement partners, are determined to make sure he’s held accountable, but we need the public’s help.”
Hawkins allegedly raped the victim on June 10, 2012, in her apartment after her family members went to bed. The victim, who was wheelchair bound and mentally challenged, reported the crime the next day and a warrant was issued for Hawkins’ arrest. He was formally charged with aggravated sex abuse in the first-degree and other crimes because of the victim’s disabilities. Hawkins remained undetected by authorities until the following year when he allegedly raped again.
On Nov. 8, 2013, Hawkins allegedly sexually assaulted the wife of a friend, who had invited Hawkins to his Rotterdam, N.Y., home for a family gathering. In this case, he was charged with first-degree rape.