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Ashley Buzzard set free after being accused of false imprisonment is 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 suspicion.

Now with pressure mounting, everyone is wondering, where is Melody, and why doesn't her own mother show any concern?

Meanwhile, in Indiana, the man accused of firing his gun through his locked front door and killing a cleaning woman makes his first court appearance and gets his trial date.

What is justice in this extremely sad and tragic case?

But first, a mother recorded on video disciplining her 12-year-old gets charged with child abuse after the video goes viral.

She swatted her son 20 times with a belt and yanked his hair.

This happening in the state of Alabama, which allows parents to physically discipline their children.

Tonight we're asking, where is the line between discipline and abuse?

I'm Viti Politan.

Thank you so much for joining us here on closing arguments.

Great to have you aboard.

I think a lot of you are parents.

I'm a parent, right?

Parenting is tough.

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