Authorities say Navajo Nation girl who was found dead may have been hit by car

An 8-year-old girl from the Navajo Nation who was found dead in January may have been hit by a car, authorities said Wednesday.

Maleeka Boone was found dead on Jan. 16 after a Turquoise Alert was issued for her by the Arizona Department of Public Safety the day before.

The FBI Phoenix Field Office said recent developments in the investigation suggest that Boone was likely struck by a passing car on the evening of Jan. 15…

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