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Discovery On Snowy Road Led To Remote Dumping Site
- Robert Johnson found a blood trail and a skull fragment on a snowy road, which led deputies to a logging road where Cindy Elias's body was discovered under brush.
- The victim was badly beaten with fresh blood present, no personal items, and missing shoes, indicating a recent, violent homicide scene.
Last Known Whereabouts At Sammy's Bar
- Cindy was last seen in Virginia, Minnesota, on Wednesday night after bar-hopping; friends said she was tipsy and intended to hitchhike home.
- Witnesses Connie, bartenders Thomas and Rebecca placed Cindy at Sammy's bar around midnight talking to men and leaving later with acquaintances.
Acquaintances Said None Had A Car
- Donald and Eric accompanied Cindy earlier that night; Donald claimed none of them had cars and Cindy said she might hitchhike.
- Eric admitted heavy drinking and only remembered Cindy asking people for a ride, creating uncertainty about who actually drove her.