The Brief
- Southern California officials sought the public’s help with finding a missing 9-year-old girl.
- Melodee Buzzard’s last confirmed sighting was over a year ago.
- Investigators said her mother provided no clear explanation for her daughter’s whereabouts.
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – Southern California authorities are asking for the public’s help with finding a missing 9-year-old girl.
Investigators said her last confirmed sighting was over a year ago.
School administrator reports girl’s prolonged absence
What we know:
Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s officials said the case was launched Tuesday after a school administrator reported Melodee Buzzard’s prolonged absence. …