Children Rescued! Amber Hagerman’s Tragic Murder Led to These Life-Saving AMBER Alerts

Incredible AMBER Alert Success Stories

Amber Hagerman (9) was abducted and murdered in 1996. Arlington Police

Nine-year-old Amber Hagerman’s abduction and murder in 1996 led to the creation of the AMBER Alert system, which has since saved countless children. Although Amber’s life was cut short, her story continues to make a difference. Thanks to her, many children who might have been lost forever are now safely brought home.

As of December 6, 2024, 1,221 children have been successfully recovered through the AMBER Alert system. Today, we’re sharing just a few of the incredible stories of children who were found — because of the system created in her name.

If you’re not familiar with Amber’s story, you can read it here:

AMBER Alert: DNA Could Bring Hope in the Forensic Hunt for Amber Hagerman’s Killer

Raevon L. Bryant-Ruffin