Colby Ryan, the only surviving child of convicted killer Lori Daybell , is speaking out about the disappearance of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard , drawing parallels between the missing California girl’s case and his own family’s tragic story.

Police are searching for 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard. (Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office)

Ryan appeared on NewsNation to discuss the ongoing search for Melodee, who vanished after her mother, Ashlee Buzzard, took her on a road trip to Nebraska in October and returned home without her. The case has drawn national attention as authorities continue searching for the child while her mother remains uncooperative with investigators.

Ryan’s own experience with family tragedy gives him a unique perspective on missing children cases. His mother, Lor

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