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On October 25, 2020, 75-year-old Candy Lee Sturgill was last seen in Litchfield, California. She and her friend, 83-year-old Shirlee Weaver, embarked on a trip, reportedly heading towards Wendel, California, a town roughly 10 miles away. The two women, who were known to enjoy exploring remote areas, were traveling in Sturgill's white 2002 Toyota RAV4 with California license plate number 6NWD443. Neither of them were known to carry cell phones.

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Last Seen: Oct 25, 2020
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Victim Details

Jan 24, 2026

Jan 24, 2026

Candy

Lee Sturgill

75

75

5'6 inches

145 lbs

White

Female

Sturgill was last seen in Litchfield, California on October 25, 2020. She went missing with a friend, Shirlee Weaver. They left Litchfield en route to Wendel, California, in a White 2002 Toyota RAV4 with the California license plate number 6NWD443. Neither of the women ever returned or were ever heard from again. On November 10, searchers in Washoe County, Nevada found the missing women's vehicle near Mixie Flat Road several miles east of Sage Hen Spring. One of the tires was flat, the hood was raised, and the word "HELP" was spelled on the ground using items from inside the car. Weaver's body was in the passenger seat, but there was no sign of Sturgill. A photo of Weaver is posted with this case summary. Authorities stated her death did not appear to be suspicious. Sturgill has never been located and her fate remains unclear.

Oct 25, 2020

Litchfield

California

Litchfield

9

Lassen County Sheriff's Departmen

530-257-6121

01/25/2026