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Amber Hagerman (AMBER Alert Origin)
Status
Unsolved
Type
Homicide
Date
January 13, 1996
Location
Arlington, Texas
Victim Age
9
Gender
Female
Nine-year-old Amber Hagerman was abducted and murdered in Arlington, Texas, directly inspiring the creation of the AMBER Alert system. Her killer has never been identified despite decades of investigation. The AMBER Alert system has since saved thousands of children across America.
Last Seen / Last Known Information
January 13, 1996, Arlington, TX
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