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Neree and Melton found as Owen County disappearances remain under investigation

Members of the Owen County Sheriff’s Department and Indiana State Police Bloomington Investigations Unit located a reported missing female from Freedom.

Zoe Neree, 18, of 7642 South US Highway 231, was found in Owen County south of Freedom on Saturday evening.

The Owen County Sheriff’s Department initiated an investigation into the missing female on Thursday, July 27. Neree was last seen at approximately 5:30 p.m.

No official status on Neree was given.The matter remains under investigation.

Meanwhile, another Silver Alert involving Owen County concluded when Shelby Melton, 26, and her 2014 Chevrolet Sonic were found off the roadway in a small ravine. Melton was pronounced deceased by responding emergency personnel.

Melton was last seen Saturday morning.

The circumstances surrounding the accident remain under investigation.

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