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The Murder of Amber Hagerman and the Story Behind the AMBER Alert System
After the abduction and murder of 9-year-old Amber Hagerman in 1996, her family and the Arlington community were left with a case that has never been solved. The crime was devastating on its own, but it also became the catalyst for a nationwide shift in how the public is alerted when a child is taken.
In this episode, we walk through the known timeline of Amber's final afternoon. We look at the witness account that shaped the early investigation, the details surrounding the discovery of her body four days later, and the evidence that has remained central to the case. We also explore how Amber's story led to legislative action, the creation of the AMBER Alert system, and the development of the nationwide framework that continues to help recover missing children today.
It is a difficult case to hear. And it raises an ongoing question for investigators and the community. Who took Amber Hagerman, and will advances in forensic science eventually provide the answer that has been missing for nearly three decades?
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Listen to our sister serial podcast, Skeptical, available on any podcasting platform. Find links to listen at murdercreekmedia.com/skeptical.
Dead Diary is a production of Murder Creek Media, a woman-owned podcasting and media company. Without backing from any production studio or corporate entity, we have the freedom to explore cases thoroughly and tell the stories that matter the most. While this independence allows for creative control, it also means that we rely heavily on listener support to keep the show going. Please visit murdercreekmedia.com to learn more about us, our mission, and how you can support the show.
This episode was created with Descript, a podcast editing and transcription tool that’s been a game-changer for our production process. By signing up using our link, you’ll not only get a great tool but also help support our show.
Descript link here: https://get.descript.com/deaddiary
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dead-diary/exclusive-content
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By Murder Creek MediaAfter the abduction and murder of 9-year-old Amber Hagerman in 1996, her family and the Arlington community were left with a case that has never been solved. The crime was devastating on its own, but it also became the catalyst for a nationwide shift in how the public is alerted when a child is taken.
In this episode, we walk through the known timeline of Amber's final afternoon. We look at the witness account that shaped the early investigation, the details surrounding the discovery of her body four days later, and the evidence that has remained central to the case. We also explore how Amber's story led to legislative action, the creation of the AMBER Alert system, and the development of the nationwide framework that continues to help recover missing children today.
It is a difficult case to hear. And it raises an ongoing question for investigators and the community. Who took Amber Hagerman, and will advances in forensic science eventually provide the answer that has been missing for nearly three decades?
Subscribe for new weekly episodes.
Listen to our sister serial podcast, Skeptical, available on any podcasting platform. Find links to listen at murdercreekmedia.com/skeptical.
Dead Diary is a production of Murder Creek Media, a woman-owned podcasting and media company. Without backing from any production studio or corporate entity, we have the freedom to explore cases thoroughly and tell the stories that matter the most. While this independence allows for creative control, it also means that we rely heavily on listener support to keep the show going. Please visit murdercreekmedia.com to learn more about us, our mission, and how you can support the show.
This episode was created with Descript, a podcast editing and transcription tool that’s been a game-changer for our production process. By signing up using our link, you’ll not only get a great tool but also help support our show.
Descript link here: https://get.descript.com/deaddiary
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dead-diary/exclusive-content