- In central Florida in 1991, Marvin Carson settled an argument with rival gang member Richard Hawk by shooting him repeatedly with an AK47. Carson then went on the run. But when he returned to his home town, police were tipped.
- In central Florida in 1991, Marvin Carson was a member of the Outlaws Motorcycle Gang, the rivals to the Hells Angels. A disagreement over some stolen motorcycle parts developed between Marvin and Richard Hawk. The argument was settled one night when Carson came through the open door of Hawk's mobile home carrying an AK-47. Carson opened fire, killing Hawk.
Witnesses immediately identified Carson as the shooter. With authorities and the rival biker gang close on his heels, Carson decided it was time to get out of the state. Carson cut his hair and shaved his beard. He traded in his usual uniform of jeans and black Harley Davidson t-shirts for Bermuda shorts, tank tops, and flip flops. He even lost 44 pounds. Carson had friends sell off his guns, motorcycles, and boat and send him money to live on.
In October of 1992, Carson became tired of life on the run and was no longer fearful of doing the time in prison, Carson decided to risk returning to Florida. He headed back to his home town. Lt. Farmer received a tip as to where Carson was living which he passed on to local law enforcement. Local sheriff's deputies put the house under surveillance. Finally saw him come out of the house and surrounded Carson. The deputy asked him for his ID. Carson responded, "You know who I am." The deputies drew their guns and arrested Carson. After 18 months on the run, they finally had their man.
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