On February 22, 1985, the eight-year-old Cherri Mahan disappeared from the station outside her home in Winfield, Butler County, Pennsylvania. Despite nearly 40 years passing since her disappearance, the case remains unsolved. Recently, a woman claimed to be Cherri, prompting the federal police to investigate.
The woman who made the claim contacted a Facebook group dedicated to remembering Cherri. She stated that she believed she was the missing girl. However, Cherri’s mother, Janice McKinney, does not believe the woman’s allegations. She mentioned that Cherri would have been 46 years old today and that the woman did not resemble her missing daughter.
Several women have claimed to be Cherri over the years, but none of these claims have been verified. A $5,000 reward is still offered for any information about Cherri’s disappearance. Janice McKinney expressed her frustration with false reports and the toll it takes on her emotionally.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding Cherri’s fate, her mother remains hopeful. She believes that if Cherri passed away, she is in a better place, and if she is alive, someone is taking care of her. The unresolved case continues to haunt Cherri’s mother, who wishes for closure and hopes that someone comes forward with information that could help solve the mystery of her daughter’s disappearance.