Amber Hagerman, 9, was kidnapped while cycling in Arlington, Texas, on Jan. 13, 1996. Her murdered body was found 4 days later. This gave rise to the birth of the Amber Alert; a system that notifies the public when a child goes missing. Amber’s Story 2006, a TV movie, documents and immortalizes Amber Hagerman.

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Amber Hagerman’s grave and her picture superimposed over.

Donna Norris, Amber Hagerman’s mother.

Amber Hagerman.

Jimmie and Glenda Whitson,  Amber’s grandparents.

Postage stamp to commemorate and spread awareness of the Amber Alert.

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This entry was posted on Wednesday, April 9th, 2008 at 4:42 am and is filed under News.