Candy Lee Sturgill, 75, was last seen October 25, 2020, in Litchfield, California. She and her friend, 83-year-old Shirlee Weaver, left together in Sturgill’s white 2002 Toyota RAV4, reportedly heading toward Wendel. Neither woman was known to carry a cell phone.

On November 10, 2020, hunters found the RAV4 on Mixie Flat Road near the Nevada–California border, about two hours north of Wendel. The vehicle had a flat tire and the hood was up. Weaver was discovered deceased in the passenger seat; authorities said her death did not appear suspicious. There was no sign of Sturgill. Items from the car were used to spell HELP on the ground nearby. Multiple agencies searched the surrounding area but Sturgill has not been located.

Sturgill is described as 5 feet 6 inches, about 145 pounds, with blonde hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Lassen County Sheriff’s Department at 530-257-6121.