MELODEE, 9, MISSING, MOMMY: 'NO COMMENT,' WALKS FREE WITH ANKLE MONITOR

MELODEE, 9, MISSING, MOMMY: 'NO COMMENT,' WALKS FREE WITH ANKLE MONITOR

When Melodee Buzzard is first reported missing, school officials fear the little girl hasn’t been seen in more than a year.

The school district discovers Melodee was seen much more recently, enrolling in another year of homeschooling.
Santa Barbara County sheriffs then find that her mom, Ashlee Buzzard, left Lompoc with Melodee on October 7; they were spotted together at a car rental.

Security footage caught Melodee for the last time on October 9. Buzzard returns home the next day, alone. Melodee has now been missing for 35 days.

The only photo authorities have of Melodee is more than two years out of date, as the little girl is “homeschooled” in Vandenberg Village, just north of Lompoc, California.

Ashley Buzzard was arrested on Nov 7 for false imprisonment, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office. Ashley's arrest was for false imprisonment. This is not a child-related charge. So, this arrest is not related to Melodee. And it's not related to the ongoing missing person case directly. But, it is a case that came up amid this missing person case.

Four days after her arrest, Ashlee Buzzard entered a not guilty plea to false imprisonment. Prosecutors argue that Buzzard should remain incarcerated due to her flight risk and potential for violence.

However, her attorneys counter that she does not own a vehicle and did not specifically threaten Brewer with a box cutter. The judge agrees to grant Buzzard bail under close supervision and orders Buzzard to stay away from Brewer.
The 40-year-old is once again walking free.

Anyone with information asked to contact Santa Barbara County investigators at 805-681-4150. Anonymous calls can be made to the tip line at 805-681-4171. Contact the FBI at 800-225-5324.

Anonymous tipsters can also share information online to the sheriff’s office.

Joining Nancy Grace today:

  • Greg Morse - Criminal Defense Attorney of Morse Legal, Author of “The Untested” (found on Amazon)
  • Lauren Johnson-Norris - Defense Attorney (specializing in juvenile, and CPS cases in Orange County, California), and Founder of Johnson Criminal Law Group
  • Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker," and featured in hit show "Paris in Love" on Peacock; Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, X: @DrBethanyLive
  • Irv Brandt - Former Senior Inspector, US Marshals Service International Investigations Branch, Chief Inspector, DOJ Office of International Affairs; Country Attaché, US Embassy Kingston, Jamaica. Author of, “SOLO SHOT: CURSE OF THE BLUE STONE," "Forever Solo: Knight of the Dragon,” “Flying Solo: Top of the World," “Solo Journey: Buddha Knights a Jack Solo Mystery Novel," and “Going Solo: The Gospel of Luke” X: @JackSoloAuthor”
  • Rhonda Dequier - Founder, Missing In America Network (an advocacy program for the families of missing persons)
  • Anne Emerson - Senior Investigative Reporter for Criminally Obsessed (which can be found on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X and Facebook: Criminally Obsessed), Host of the Award-Winning Podcast: "Unsolved South Carolina: The Murdaugh Murders, Money and Mystery."
  • Sydney Sumner- Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

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Grandfather Tries to Kill Man Responsible for Grandchildren's death | Crime Alert Recap Saturday  05.10.25

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9 Mai 42min

Stepfather Shoots 15YO Over Incomplete Chores | Crime Alert 05.09.25

Stepfather Shoots 15YO Over Incomplete Chores | Crime Alert 05.09.25

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9 Mai 5min

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DIDDY NEED A DIAPER? COMBS BEGS FOR EMERGENCY BATHROOM BREAK

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8 Mai 42min

Teen Son Kills Father in Drunken Altercation | Crime Alert 05.08.25

Teen Son Kills Father in Drunken Altercation | Crime Alert 05.08.25

Teen son accidentally kills his father in a drunken fight. Memphis food truck customers don't react after witnessing a shooting. For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8 Mai 5min

 SHOCK TWIST: MOM SEEKING DIVORCE STABBED DEAD OUTSIDE DIVORCE LAWYER'S OFFICE JUST BEFORE TRIAL

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Dr. Sanford Sherman and his wife of three decades, Aliza Sherman, are going through a contentious divorce from accusations of infidelity to money changing accounts. Aliza Sherman receives another blow when she learns her attorney is suspended and she needs to hire another attorney. Gregory Moore of the Stafford Law Company takes over her case, and Aliza notices red flags from the start. Moore does not prepare for each court appearance, and he continues to ask for continuances, until the judge finally says there will be no more continuances. The day before their first day of trial, Attorney Gregory Moore texts Aliza Sherman to come to his downtown Cleveland office to discuss the case. Standing outside the Stafford Law Company in downtown Cleveland, Aliza Sherman tells Moore she is going back to wait in her car because it is too cold. As Aliza Sherman walks back towards her car, she is confronted by a masked individual wearing dark clothing and gloves, the assailant circles behind Aliza then chases the 53-year-old and stabs her over 10 times. She is stabbed her face, neck, right ear, and eight times in her back. As the masked assailant leaves the scene, the mortally wounded nurse calls 911. A bystander also calls 911 and an ambulance gets Aliza to the hospital where she is pronounced dead from he injuries Joining Nancy Grace today: Jan Lash - Aliza’s Best Friend Derek Smith - Criminal Defense Attorney, Acquaintance of Greg Moore Dr. John Delatorre - Licensed Psychologist and Mediator [specializing in forensic psychology], Psychological consultant to Project Absents: a non-profit organization that searches for missing persons; X, IG, and TikTok: @drjohndelatorre Fil Waters - Former Homicide Detective for the Houston Police Department, President & CEO of Kindred Spirits Investigations & Security, Inc. Josh Lowe - Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal. Northern District of Ohio Dr. Kendall Crowns - Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), NEW Podcast: "Mayhem in the Morgue" [launching soon], Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University) Tiffani Tucker - Anchor 19 News WOIO, Contributor to the Podcast “Dark Side of the Land” by 19 News, Facebook: @TiffaniTuckerTV, IG: @TiffaniTuckerNews See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 Mai 41min

Woman Runs Down Father of Her Children | Crime Alert 05.07.25

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An Alabama woman sentenced to life for purposes running down her boyfriend. 87-year-old man charged with battery on his wife while fighting over thermostat! For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 Mai 4min

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