Mother of 9-year-old not seen for weeks is not cooperating with officials, California authorities say
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Authorities in California say the mother of a missing 9-year-old girl has been uncooperative with investigators who continue a search launched after a school administrator reported the child’s “prolonged absence.” Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading.
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Main Idea: California authorities say Ashlee Buzzard is not cooperating in the search for her missing 9-year-old daughter, Melodee Buzzard, after officials said the child had not been seen for weeks.
Key Points:
- The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office says Buzzard has not given detectives any information about Melodee’s location or condition.
- The search began after a school official reported the child’s prolonged absence and police found no clear explanation for where she was.
- Investigators say evidence shows Melodee was with her mother as recently as Oct. 7, and the pair may have traveled as far as Nebraska in a rented car.
- The FBI is helping with the case, while local officials are asking the public not to interfere with the search.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
A missing child case can raise fear in communities and add pressure on police, schools, and taxpayers as the FBI helps search.
Positive Impact
Public alerts and the search may help find Melodee and improve child safety checks in schools.
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- Ashlee BuzzardpersonPrimaryEvaluated
The missing child’s mother and the central adult figure being investigated for uncooperativeness.
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The 9-year-old missing girl at the center of the search and public concern.
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Federal investigators assisting the sheriff’s office in the search.
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The school district whose administrator reported the prolonged absence that triggered the welfare check and search.
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Melodee’s half-sister, quoted providing family context and asking for answers.
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