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8-Year-Old Mollie Boone Found Dead After Disappearance

1/17/2026

Summary

Story summary

Maleeka "Mollie" Boone, an 8-year-old girl, was found dead on January 17, 2025, in Coalmine, Arizona, after going missing on January 16, 2025.
Boone was last seen playing outside around 6 p.m. on January 15, 2025.
Authorities issued a Turquoise Alert to help locate her, with a search conducted by multiple law enforcement agencies including the FBI and Navajo police.
The area remains on lockdown as investigators continue the inquiry.

History

Historical Context

Arizona's Turquoise Alert system, launched in 2015, aims to locate missing vulnerable individuals, particularly children, following several tragic disappearances. This initiative arose from collaborative efforts among agencies like the FBI and local police. The recent case of Maleeka Boone underscores ongoing challenges in child safety, highlighting the critical role of such alerts in ensuring swift community responses to prevent further tragedies.

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Story summary

Maleeka "Mollie" Boone, an 8-year-old girl, was found dead on January 17, 2025, in Coalmine, Arizona, after going missing on January 16, 2025.
Boone was last seen playing outside around 6 p.m. on January 15, 2025.
Authorities issued a Turquoise Alert to help locate her, with a search conducted by multiple law enforcement agencies including the FBI and Navajo police.
The area remains on lockdown as investigators continue the inquiry.

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