LOMPOC, Calfi. - Authorities searching for a missing 9-year-old girl in Santa Barbara County say the child’s mother has been uncooperative with investigators.

Last confirmed sighting in August

What they're saying:

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office provided an update Friday in the investigation into the disappearance of Melodee Buzzard . Detectives confirmed Melodee was last seen in August 2025.

Earlier in the investigation, officials had reported that her last verified contact was a year ago.

Mother not assisting investigation

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According to the sheriff’s office, Melodee’s mother, Ashlee Buzzard, has not been forthcoming with information that could help locate her daughter.

They said the woman "has been uncooperative with investigators, and detectives have n

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