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Ashley Buzzard was set free after being accused of false imprisonment, but she's still the central figure in a heartbreaking mystery stretching from California to Nebraska.

As investigators search for her missing nine-year-old daughter Melody, Ashley's strange cross-country rental car trip, and her refusal to cooperate have only deepened the suspicions of everyone.

Now for the very first time we are hearing Ashley Buzzard speak. It's a recording she made.

What does it reveal about her state of mind and her missing daughter?

Tonight we take a close listen. But first, Anna Kepner, an 18-year-old

high school senior from Titusville, Florida, slipped away on what was supposed to be a joyful

family cruise aboard the Carnival Horizon. Full of life. Dreams of joining the U.S. Navy

and a future she'd worked so hard for Anna seemed

unstoppable but on November 7th tragedy struck her body was discovered concealed under her bed

wrapped in a blanket and covered with life vests the Miami-day medical examiner confirmed death, but crucial questions remain unanswered.

Now the FBI has launched a full investigation into her death, interviewing family members,

including her own 16-year-old stepbrother, who's reportedly a suspect in Anna's death.

Now, tonight, we are hearing from two family members who were on that cruise, Anna's grandma and grandpa, who revealed their observations and thoughts about Anna's stepbrother and Anna's untimely death.

I'm Vinnie Palantan. Thank you so much for joining us tonight here on closing arguments.

Great to have you with us.

And the mystery continues as to what exactly happened here to this 18-year-old on this carnival

crew.

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