Woman Claims to Be Missing Girl from 1985, Police Investigate

Cherrie Mahan's mother disputes the claim as authorities work to verify the identity of the woman who surfaced on social media.

Cherrie Mahan disappeared in 1985 after getting off a school bus near her Pennsylvania home.
A woman recently claimed on Facebook to be the missing girl, prompting police to investigate.
Mahan's mother, Janice McKinney, does not believe the woman's claim, citing past false leads.
The woman has been banned from Facebook groups for harassment and bullying.
Authorities are collaborating with an out-of-state agency to locate and identify the claimant.