Investigators find another body

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – Investigators have found the body of a man believed to be the victim of a convicted rapist who federal authorities suspect also killed a missing Spokane man and a Western Washington woman.

Authorities have been tracking the suspect, John Wayne Thomson, for weeks.

The body found Saturday is believed to be that of Charles Ray Hedlund, of Luncerne Valley, Calif., officials said.

Thomson, 46, is suspected in the death of Hedlund, 55 and Lori Hamm, 36, whose body was found Monday in Cowlitz County, Wash.

The FBI was also seeking Thomson for questioning in the July 7 disappearance of James Ehrgott, 73, of Spokane. His vehicle was recovered July 12 in Lewis County.

Thomson has an extensive criminal record including three felony convictions for rape.