**So the prime suspect is missing?**
Had an 8 hour start on LE. IIRC a witness (military) came forward & offered information that Maria Lauterbach had been dead since Dec 20th, buried in the County’s jurisdiction; that Cpl.Cesar Lauren was involved.
Unfortunately - the police had been unsuccessful in their attempts to question Cesar Lauren - on advice of his lawyers. He lawyered up real early.
At about the time the *friend* tipped off the police - Cesar fled.
So TWO people knew she was dead and buried?
Sheesh.