The mystery surrounding the disappearance of 8-year-old Cherrie Mahan in 1985 has resurfaced with a woman claiming to be the missing girl. Cherrie was last seen getting off the school bus near her home in Cabot, Pennsylvania, and her case has remained unsolved for nearly four decades.
The woman made her claim in a Facebook group dedicated to Cherrie, sparking national headlines and renewed interest in the case. However, Cherrie’s mother, Janice McKinney, quickly dismissed the claim as fraudulent and contacted Pennsylvania State Police to investigate.
The woman has since been banned from the Facebook group, with the administrator citing harassment and bullying of other members. Despite this latest false claim, McKinney remains hopeful that one day she will find out the truth about what happened to her daughter.
Over the years, several women have come forward claiming to be Cherrie, but McKinney has always been able to discern the truth. She continues to pray for answers and hopes that detectives will revisit the case to uncover any missed leads.
As the 39th anniversary of Cherrie’s disappearance approaches, McKinney reflects on the pain of not knowing what happened to her daughter. She urges anyone with information to come forward and help bring closure to her family.
The case remains active, with authorities still receiving tips and working to solve the mystery of Cherrie Mahan’s disappearance. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Pennsylvania State Police or the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
