DNA Tech Solves 35-Year-Old Cold Case | Sacramento News

After 35 years, a cold case finally closes: James Lawhead Junior sentenced to life without parole for the 1991 kidnapping, rape, and murder of Cindy Wanner. Thanks to cutting-edge DNA tech, investigators matched evidence to Lawhead, who’d been in a national database all along. Arrested in 2026 and swiftly convicted, this case marks one of the fastest resolutions in Placer County history — bringing long-awaited justice to a victim’s family. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/08dbf450a5521317