New evidence in the disappearance of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard confirms she was seen alive during her mother’s cross-country road trip, and that Melodee’s mom, Ashlee Buzzard, switched license plates mid-journey to Nebraska.
Surveillance footage, vehicle tracking data, and witness statements have provided the clearest picture yet of the mysterious trip that began in early October 2025 and ended with Melodee still missing. According to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, a white 2024 Chevrolet Malibu rented by Ashlee left Lompoc on October 7, 2025, displaying California license plate 9MNG101.
