Melodee Buzzard

Ashlee Buzzard, charged with daughter’s murder, gets to use stress ball in court

Ashlee Buzzard has pleaded not guilty to charges that she murdered her 9-year-old daughter, Melodee, whose remains were found in Utah. More

July 10, 2026

Ashlee Buzzard absent from court hearing for second time

Ashlee Buzzard, charged with murdering her 9-year-old daughter, Melodee Buzzard, filed a refusal to appear due to illness. More

March 7, 2026

Ashlee Buzzard absent from court due to illness, attorney says

The judge approved a motion from Ashlee Buzzard's defense to admonish anyone from the public who is disruptive in court. More

February 12, 2026

Melodee Buzzard’s belongings removed from home ahead of memorial

Family friends were seen at the Buzzard home, removing items believed to belong to Melodee, who was allegedly killed by her mother. More

February 4, 2026

Ashlee Buzzard’s defense granted access to sealed warrants in murder case

Ashlee Buzzard, charged in the murder of daughter Melodee Buzzard, said only 'yes' when confirming to the judge that she was waiving time. More

January 21, 2026

Ashlee Buzzard’s defense requests permanent gag order

Ashlee Buzzard waived her right to a 60-day preliminary hearing on Wednesday, meaning it won't take place before April. More

January 7, 2026

Prosecutors won’t seek death penalty for Melodee Buzzard’s murder

Ashlee Buzzard pleaded not guilty to charges she murdered her daughter, Melodee Buzzard, at a brief court appearance. More

December 26, 2025

Ashlee Buzzard rearrested after missing daughter’s body found

Ashlee Buzzard was arrested on suspicion of murder after DNA positively identified remains found in Utah as her missing daughter, Melodee. More

December 23, 2025

Investigation continues into disappearance of Melodee Buzzard

It's been more than two months since 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard was seen as a search for her continues in California. More

December 21, 2025

Judge dismisses false imprisonment charge against Ashlee Buzzard

The alleged victim testified at a hearing on Thursday, where he said Ashlee Buzzard threatened him with a box cutter. More

November 20, 2025

Melodee Buzzard’s mom appears in court on false imprisonment charge

Ashlee Buzzard appeared in court for a brief hearing as she faces a charge of false imprisonment unrelated to her daughter's disappearance. More

November 19, 2025

Judge orders mother of missing Melodee Buzzard released from custody

A judge ordered Ashlee Buzzard to be released from custody, over prosecutors' objections, as the search continues for her daughter. More

November 12, 2025

Mother of missing Melodee Buzzard arrested on unrelated charge

Ashlee Buzzard was arrested on a felony charge of false imprisonment, unrelated to the search for her missing 9-year-old daughter. More

November 7, 2025

Investigators: Missing Melodee Buzzard’s mom changed wigs on road trip

Surveillance video appears to show Ashlee and Melodee Buzzard together at a car rental business seven days before she was reported missing. More

November 7, 2025

Search for missing 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard: A timeline

Local and federal authorities are searching for Melodee Buzzard, who was reported missing on Oct. 14, 2025. More

November 4, 2025

Colby Ryan on missing Melodee Buzzard: ‘The similarities are scary’

Colby Ryan, the sole surviving child of Lori Daybell, draws parallels between his mother's case and Melodee Buzzard's mother. More

November 2, 2025

Melodee Buzzard’s mother removed from home as search warrants served

9-year-old Melodee Buzzard was reported missing on Oct. 14 after school officials reported her prolonged absence. More

October 31, 2025

FBI assisting search for missing California child Melodee Buzzard

The last confirmed sighting of Melodee was in August, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office. More

October 22, 2025