Bullhead City residents in shock after neighbor arrested in 1991 California cold case – AZ Family
(Arizona’s Family/Placer County Sheriff’s Office). Lawhead has a long criminal history, including breaking into a 71-year-old woman’s home, beating …
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Arrest made in kidnapping, killing of California woman dumped in forest – MSN
(Placer County Sheriff). After 34 years, officials have arrested a … Placer County Sheriff’s Office announced this week, marking a major …
Arizona man to face charges in 35-year-old cold case murder
… Placer County Sheriff’s Office. Lawhead, who is about 65 now, was identified as the suspect through DNA analysis after multiple items were …
California Horror To Arizona Hiding: DNA Snags Fugitive 35 Years After Young Mother’s Murder
The Placer County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday that 64-year-old James Lawhead Jr. was taken into custody on Friday in Bullhead City, Arizona …
Cold Case Breakthrough: Murder Suspect Arrested After 34 Years | Crime Voice
Placer County Sheriff’s Office makes a significant cold case arrest after 34 years in the kidnapping and murder of Cindy Wanner.
Man arrested in ‘one of most heinous, notorious cold cases’ more than 30 years after mother’s murder
“Arguably, this is one of the most heinous, notorious cold cases we have here,” said Wayne Woo, the Placer county sheriff, in a Monday news …
Arrest made in 34-year-old California murder cold case following DNA ‘breakthrough’
Placer County Sheriff Wayne Woo praised investigators for their work in the case. Advertisement. Advertisement. “This is one of the most notorious and …
Arrest made in 34-year-old California murder cold case following DNA ‘breakthrough’ – NewsNation
The Placer County Sheriff’s Office held a press conference on April 27, 2026, to announce an arrest in the murder cold case of Cindy Wanner.
Man arrested in California mom’s 1991 cold case kidnapping, slaying – The Desert Sun
“This is one of the most notorious and heinous cold cases we have here in Placer County,” Sheriff Wayne Woo said in a statement. “We’ve never given up …
Suspect arrested in ‘notorious’ 1991 disappearance and murder of Northern California mother – KTVU
What we know: James Lawhead Jr., 64, was arrested on April 24 at a Bullhead City, Ariz. home. The Placer County Sheriff’s Office said …