Man arrested in ‘one of most heinous, notorious cold cases’ more than 30 years after mother’s murder

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Man arrested in ‘one of most heinous, notorious cold cases’ more than 30 years after mother’s murder

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James Lawhead was arrested in connection with the murder of Cindy Wanner, who vanished on November 25, 1991, and was found dead three weeks later. Lawhead was linked to the crime scene through forensic DNA analysis. The case had remained unsolved for over 30 years, making it one of the most notorious cold cases in the area. Wanner's death was ruled a homicide by strangulation, and her family has long sought justice for her murder.

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The arrest of James Lawhead may bring closure to the Wanner family and the community, which has been seeking justice for over three decades, as noted by The Guardian.

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