An extensive search ended three weeks later when Wanner's body was found in a remote area about 40 miles from her sister's home, according to the Placer County Sheriff's Office. Suspect flew under the radar for decadesDetectives recently submitted a "final piece of evidence" from Wanner's case to a neighboring sheriff's office forensics lab, which yielded a match identifying James Lawhead Jr., 64, as a suspect, the Placer County Sheriff's Office said. - Placer County Sheriff's OfficeThe sister, Terry Lawhead Steele, 71, was arrested in South Carolina on an accessory charge, according to the Placer County Sheriff's Office. "These arrests represent a significant step toward justice for Cindy and for the family who has waited decades for answers," the sheriff's office said in a news release. "We encourage law enforcement agencies, specifically those across the west coast, to look at any cold cases that may have similarities to this case and reach out to our team at 530-889-7835," the Placer County Sheriff's Office said.