Overview
- Defense attorney Sam Shamansky said Monday that investigators recovered Buzbee’s body Sunday in Perry County, Ohio, adding that his client helped direct them to the location.
- Tyler Thomas, 39, is jailed in Franklin County on charges of pandering sexually oriented matter involving a minor and tampering with evidence, and he appeared in court Monday.
- Police previously announced they believe Buzbee is deceased and said the case shifted to recovery operations before the reported discovery of remains.
- Investigators say Buzbee met Thomas through online gaming; evidence placed her at his Columbus residence and a short-term rental in Hocking County, and court records describe explicit images and video on his devices and alleged deletion attempts.
- Fishers Police, Indiana State Police, the FBI, and Ohio agencies continue the case, and a public petition for “Hailey’s Law” seeks new alert criteria and online predator education.