DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. — A man who authorities considered a "person of interest" in a 21-year-old Dahlonega woman's death has been arrested.
Jerry Harper, 78, was wanted in connection to the death of Hannah Bender. He was wanted on charges of concealing a dead body and tampering with evidence, the GBI said.
Harper was arrested in Dawson County Friday after police spotted him in his vehicle.
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Jerry Harper has been arrested in connection with the investigation into the death of Hannah Bender. He was taken into police custody in Dawson County.
— GA Bureau of Invest (@GBI_GA) September 27, 2019
Police believe Austin Stryker, 22, killed Bender and buried her in a shallow grave in Forsyth County. It's unclear what the relationship is between Stryker and Harper.
Bender had been missing for over a week when her body was found Sept. 26.
Stryker has not been caught. U.S. Marshals have offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to Stryker. He was last seen driving a white 2000 Ford Explorer with Georgia tag PXH4402. Police said Stryker should be considered armed and dangerous.
An autopsy will be done to determine Bender's cause of death.
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