Cherrie Mahan Disappearance: Misleading Claim Reopens 39-Year-Old Mystery Case

The investigation into the disappearance of Cherrie Mahan has been re-opened after a woman claimed to be the missing Pennsylvania girl, who vanished 39 years ago. According to Express. co. uk, the woman made the claim in a Facebook post to the "Memories of Cherrie Mahan" group last month. Cherrie, who was eight at the time, was last seen getting off her school bus at the bottom of her driveway in Winfield Township on February 22, 1985. Express. co. uk reports that investigators at the time believed a blue 1976 Dodge van with a ski-themed mural may have been involved in her disappearance.

The woman, "Ms McKinney," has been offering a $5,000 reward for information about Cherrie's disappearance and said she has seen an increase in tips around the anniversary of Cherrie's disappearance and her birthday. Despite the woman's claim... Ms McKinney stated that "she does not look anything like Cherrie at all.

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Pros:** * The investigation may finally uncover new leads and bring closure to Cherrie's family after 39 years

* The unidentified woman's claim may help authorities piece together the events of Cherrie's disappearance

* The publicity surrounding the case may prompt new tips and information to come forward

* The investigation may bring attention to the importance of missing persons cases and the need for continued support and attention **Cons:** * The claimant's identity and credibility are currently unknown, and it's unclear if she is actually Cherrie Mahan

* The reopened investigation may be a waste of resources if the claimant is not actually the missing girl

* The publicity surrounding the case may also attract misinformation and false claims... confusing the investigation

* The emotional toll of reopening the case on Cherrie's family and loved ones should not be underestimated ← →

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A woman has reignited speculation over a missing person cold case after claiming she is a girl who disappeared over 39 years ago. Cherrie Mahan vanished after she was dropped off by her school bus right in front of her home in Winfield Township in Pennsylvania in February 1985.