PA PA - Cherrie Mahan, 8, Cabot, 22 Feb 1985

[chaddylex]

Am I understanding this right? She claimed on social media to be said person? Is it possible she did so for the attention online, not expecting LE to be involved? Didn't expect it to gain public traction, just attention in her small orb?

I am shocked the story even went nationwide with her claims. I believe it might have been for attention.

 

[chaddylex]

State police: Fingerprints of female caller indicate she is not Cherrie Mahan

Pennsylvania State Police announced Thursday, June 6 that an initial review of fingerprints linked to the name of a female caller claiming to be Cherrie Mahan indicate she is not the missing girl who ...

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State police: Fingerprints of female caller indicate she is not Cherrie Mahan​

June 06, 2024 Last Updated: June 06, 2024 06:20 PM Crime & Courts

A 1985 photograph of Cherrie Mahan alongside a computer age progression depiction of how she may look at age 33. Cherrie Mahan was 8 when she vanished from a Winfield Township school bus stop. Submitted photos

Pennsylvania State Police announced Thursday, June 6 that an initial review of fingerprints linked to the name of a female caller claiming to be Cherrie Mahan indicate she is not the missing girl who disappeared in Winfield Township in 1985 when she was 8 years old.
The department shared that it is investigating a recent online post and voicemail left with state police in which a female caller claims she is Cherrie Mahan. Since her initial voicemail and post, the caller has not contacted law enforcement, and could not be reached at the phone number and address she provided, nor has law enforcement had in-person contact with her, according to state police.
The woman’s claim will be investigated if she makes herself available to any law enforcement agency, state police shared in a news release.

 

[chaddylex]

Nancy Grace released a podcast about the Cherrie's disappearance and the women who claimed to be Cherrie.

WOMAN CLAIMS TO BE MISSING CHERRIE MAHAN, 8, WHO VANISHED AT BUS STOP;MISSING BOY’S FAMILY SCARED OF IMPOSTER POSING AS TIMMOTHY - Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

Two family grapple with individuals who claim to be long-lost missing children. A woman comes forward claiming to be Cherrie Ann Mahan. The little girl was just an 8-year-old when she went missing, after getting off her school bus, just feet away from her home. A blue or green van is the only...

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[pinballwizard1919]

Why isn't PSP following up with the most likely suspects? Anyone that they have had suspicions of, they should be sending Cadaver dogs or ground penetrating radar on properties that are linked to the suspects or anything that looks suspicious in the area. They need someone that is motivated and is willing to do that. I know all these things cost money, but if they really would like to solve this, they need to be doing more.

Either that or they have a prime suspect. And they are waiting for them to slip up. But judging by newspaper articles and quotes, I believe PSP is still where they were back in 1985 with no progress.

It's like they have given up and are waiting for a death bed confession.