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Apr 27, 2026 1 min

30-Year-Old Kidnapping & Murder Solved

from California News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

Placer County authorities have apprehended James Lawhead, a 64-year-old man, for a 30-year-old kidnapping and murder case. Cindy Wanner, 35, disappeared in 1991, leaving her baby behind. Her body was found strangled in Foresthill, 40 miles away. Lawhead, a former sex offender, was identified through advanced DNA testing and facial recognition. He was living under an alias in Arizona. His sister, Terry Lawhead Steele, was also arrested for being an accessory. Investigators are now exploring if Lawhead is linked to other crimes. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0a355e554ec5943c

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