Newly released surveillance photos show 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard right before she vanished
The FBI has joined the search for Melodee Buzzard, missing from Santa Barbara County. Authorities released the timeline of their investigation.
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3 developments- Oct 20, 2025Missing 9-year-old girl from Santa Barbara spotted earlier this month, mom not cooperating: Sheriff
- Oct 21, 2025Missing Lompoc Girl Melodee Buzzard, 9, Last Seen October 7
- Oct 25, 2025Newly released surveillance photos show 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard right before she vanished
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Quiet for 339 daysLast development · Oct 25, 2025 — Newly released surveillance photos show 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard right before she vanished
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Missing Lompoc Girl Melodee Buzzard, 9, Last Seen October 7
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4 viewpointsMelodee Buzzard disappearance: New surveillance photos show missing California girl, 9, in possible disguise
Missing 9-year-old girl was with her mom before she went missing, Santa Barbara authorities say
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Melodee Buzzard disappearance: New surveillance photos show missing California girl, 9, in possible disguise