COLD CASE SOLVED: Homeowner's Crawl Space Discovery Leads to Arrest in 20-Year-Old Killing

A man in Big Bear was arrested after human remains discovered beneath his home were identified as his wife, who vanished two decades ago. The discovery in the crawl space solved a cold case that had gone unsolved for years, transforming a routine home inspection or renovation into a turning point in a long-dormant investigation. The arrest marks a rare resolution for families waiting years or decades for answers about missing loved ones.