Additional Coverage:
A glimmer of movement in the ongoing saga surrounding the disappearance of a 9-year-old California girl. Ashlee Buzzard, the mother of the missing child, recently had a felony false imprisonment charge in an unrelated case dismissed, according to her attorney.
While this particular legal hurdle has been cleared for Buzzard, the search for her daughter continues to be the primary focus for authorities and the community alike. NBC News’ Steve Patterson has been closely following the developments in this complex case.