The Disturbing case of Skylar Deleon
The former child star behind a deadly yacht scheme
4.4 (14)
30 mins
Uncover how Skylar Deleon, a former child actor, became involved in the 2004 murders of yacht owners Thomas and Jackie Hawks in Newport Beach, California. Discover how a plan to take control of their yacht turned into a calculated killing, and how investigators uncovered the evidence that led to Deleon’s conviction.
Ep 1:
A Yacht, A Dream, A Disappearance
Retired couple Tom and Jackie Hawks sold their dream yacht to a charming young buyer—then vanished without a trace, leaving only a chilling trail of lies behind.
Ep 2:
Cracks in the Cover Story
As police dig into the Deleons' story, a suspicious receipt, a borrowed car, and a notary's confession reveal a meticulously staged cover-up for murder.
Ep 3:
The Hitman, the Hostage, and the Hunt
A sting operation unravels Skylar Deleon's double life, exposing a prior Mexican murder and a chilling, premeditated plot built weeks before the Hawks ever set sail.
Ep 4:
Into the Deep: Truth and Betrayal
The horrifying final moments aboard the Well Deserved come to light, along with a shocking motive and a bitter twist that haunts the case's aftermath.
Discussions (5)
Milo
Level 4 · 1 day agoNo body no crime... until DNA
Morgan
Level 9 · 1 day agoTom being a probation officer for 20 years and STILL getting fooled by a pregnant woman and a stroller is genuinely one of the most devastating details in this whole case.
Lawson
Level 8 · 1 day agoSkylar targeted them but Jennifer was the real architect
