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Arizona Girl, 8, Found Deceased After Amber Alert
17 Jan
Summary
- Eight-year-old Maleeka Boone was found deceased after a missing person alert.
- An investigation involving the FBI is underway into her disappearance and death.
- The Coalmine community was placed on lockdown during the investigation.
The community of Coalmine, Arizona, is mourning the loss of 8-year-old Maleeka Boone, who was found deceased on January 16, 2026. Boone had been reported missing the previous day, prompting an urgent search effort that included a Turquoise Alert, Arizona's rapid notification system.
Authorities, including the Navajo Police Department, the FBI, and the Navajo Department of Criminal Investigation, have launched a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding Boone's disappearance and death. The Coalmine area was placed on lockdown as law enforcement meticulously gathered information and conducted further inquiries.
Boone was last seen on the evening of January 15, 2026, near her home. The NPD has urged anyone with information regarding this tragic case to contact the FBI or the Navajo Police Department to assist in the ongoing investigation.
