Ashlee Buzzard Charged with Melodee Buzzard Murder
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Dec 24, 2025 · Last updated Dec 24, 2025
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Ashlee Buzzard, a 40-year-old United States — California woman, has been charged with murder after the remains of her 9-year-old daughter, Melodee Buzzard, were found in a rural area of United States — Utah on December 6. Authorities, including the United States — Santa Clara County, California Sheriff's Office and the United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation, linked bullet cartridges found near the body to a case in Ashlee Buzzard's home and similar ammunition in a rented car. Melodee Buzzard was last seen on October 9 near the Colorado-United States — Utah line, after leaving United States — California with her mother on October 7. Ashlee Buzzard reportedly changed her and her daughter's appearance and the rental car's license plate to avoid detection. The crime is described as 'calculated, cold-blooded' and premeditated, though a motive is undetermined. Ashlee Buzzard is being held without bail in Santa Barbara. The weapon has not been found, and the investigation continues. Melodee Buzzard's grandmother, Lilly Denes, expressed her grief.
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