MISSING: Cherrie Mahan
Summary
This episode delves into the 1985 disappearance of Cherrie Mahan, who vanished walking home from her bus stop. The initial investigation faced dead ends, including a mysterious blue-green van and suspicions towards her parents and biological father. Decades later, a letter from "Pastor Justice" and a call from a woman claiming to be Cherrie offered false hope. Recent revelations from an anonymous source connect a neighbor, John Montgomery, to alleged abuse and his son, registered sex offender Buddy Montgomery, to the case, hinting at long-buried secrets.Episode description
In February 1985, a little girl disappears just steps from home, leaving her mother with a lifetime of unanswered questions. For decades, whispers of a mysterious van, chilling letters, and long-buried secrets have fueled speculation. Now, nearly forty years later, new revelations could crack open the case once thought unsolvable. Could this be the moment the truth finally comes to light?
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