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The Federal Bureau of Investigation is now investigating the disappearance of 9-year-old Lompoc girl Melodee Buzzard. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release that the FBI joined the search on October 18.
Melodee is approximately 4’ 6” and 60 pounds, according to law enforcement. She has brown hair and brown eyes. The most recent verified photo of Melodee is from approximately two years ago — law enforcement says her appearance may have changed in this time period.