Mother of Melodee Buzzard, California girl found dead in Utah, pleads not guilty to murder
Ashlee Buzzard has been charged with murder in the shooting death of her 9-year-old daughter Melodee Buzzard, according to court documents.
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2 developments- Dec 24, 2025Santa Barbara Law Enforcement Charges Ashlee Buzzard with First Degree Murder in Daughter Melodee’s Death
- Dec 27, 2025Mother of Melodee Buzzard, California girl found dead in Utah, pleads not guilty to murder
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Quiet for 276 daysLast development · Dec 27, 2025 — Mother of Melodee Buzzard, California girl found dead in Utah, pleads not guilty to murder
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3 viewpointsCourtroom gasps as Ashlee Buzzard pleads not guilty to murder of 9-year-old Melodee
Melodee Buzzard's mother arraigned on murder charge after 9-year-old's body is found in Utah
Santa Barbara Law Enforcement Charges Ashlee Buzzard with First Degree Murder in Daughter Melodee’s Death
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6 viewpointsMelodee Buzzard's Mother Pleads Not Guilty to Murder Charge in Girl's Death
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2 viewpointsCourtroom erupts in anger, tears as calm Ashlee Buzzard pleads not guilty to murdering 9-year-old daughter
Mother of California child Melodee Buzzard founded dead in Utah pleads not guilty to murder charge