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‘We Just Want Her Safe’: New Clues Emerge In Case Of Missing CA Girl

Authorities continue searching for Melodee Buzzard, with FBI support, after her mother’s uncooperative behavior and possible travel out of state were reported by officials.

  • On Oct. 14, authorities launched a search for 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard from Vandenberg Village, California, after a school administrator reported her prolonged absence.
  • Lompoc Unified School District said Melodee enrolled in August in Mission Valley Independent Study School, and truancy/welfare check procedures began after missed assignments.
  • Evidence indicates Melodee was with Ashlee Buzzard as recently as Oct. 7 and they may have traveled in a rented white Chevrolet Malibu to Nebraska.
  • Residents of Vandenberg Village gathered outside Ashlee Buzzard's home, with more than two dozen protesters demanding answers, despite authorities' request not to interfere.
  • Detectives said, 'They are pursuing verified leads in a coordinated effort,' with FBI's Los Angeles field office assisting and investigators asking the public to submit tips via sheriff's and FBI lines.
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VANDENBERG VILLAGE, Calif. – Nine-year-old Melodee Buzzard was last seen on October 7 in a rental car with her mother, Ashlee Buzzard. The FBI and the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office are now investigating the case. According to Raquel Zick of the sheriff’s office, “Ashlee has not been cooperative or provided any reasonable explanation or evidence regarding Melodee’s well-being or whereabouts.” Detectives believe Ashlee drove Melodee out of…

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NBC LA broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Monday, October 20, 2025.
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