Ozarks First 10/25/12 Police Debunk Latest Lead in 3 Missing Women Case SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Springfield Police are downplaying the significance of a possible new lead in the three missing women case. Cpl. Matt Brown says investigators have been in contact with the McDonald County Sheriff's Office regarding the latest lead. However, he says it's the same information from a lead in 2009, and has been "thoroughly investigated." Police say that inmate has provided several conflicting statements, none of which are consistent with the facts of the case. "We are always open to any new developments related to this case and will fully investigate them," adds Cpl. Brown. "We will review any new information the McDonald County Sheriff's Office may have obtained to determine if any further investigation of this particular lead is warranted." The Springfield Police Department says it continues to receive tips related to this investigation from