TX TX - Amber Hagerman, 9, Arlington, 17 Jan 1996

[SAMS]

Of course in a way Amber is unfortunately the poster child for many cold cases. Here is a recent report about the Amber Alert system that at first I find a little perplexing:

Calls for changes to Amber Alert system getting louder

Very much so for me too. People never cease to amaze me with their ignorance and heartlessness. SMH

 

[Earle2017]

No I did not think it had been solved but there have been many cold cases solved recently so it can get a bit confusing for me as well. As I say hopefully there might be some progress in the case this year.

Unfortunately for amber and the family the case hasn’t been solved. My uncle by marriage is Amber’s cousin. I still remember the day they received the phone call.

 

[Earle2017]

No I did not think it had been solved but there have been many cold cases solved recently so it can get a bit confusing for me as well. As I say hopefully there might be some progress in the case this year.

Unfortunately for amber and the family the case hasn’t been solved. My uncle by marriage is Amber’s cousin. I still remember the day they received the phone call.

 

[jaejae]

Another anniversary has passed in this case and it the case that founded the Amber Alert system seems very cold:

Mourners spent Monday evening at a special mural in Arlington that honors the Arlington girl whose abduction and murder led to the worldwide Amber Alert notification system to find missing children. Amber Hagerman was kidnapped 24-years ago in the same area as the mural. Joy Ivy was there Monday evening, ready to talk about the 9-year-old girl and share stories...

Mourners Pay Tribute to Amber Hagerman, 24-Years After her Abduction | Fort Worth, TX | U.S. News Hub

It's Amber Alert Awareness Day: Here's How the System Works

 

[Ozoner]

Someone refresh my memory: were they able to collect DNA in this case?

 

[Curiositie]

One of the most tragic cases, by far. Each time I watch that movie 'Amber's Story' I get more confused how anyone could've done that and gotten away with it for so long.
IMO, sadly, even if there would've been an amber alert back then I don't think they'd have solved this one. It almost seems like with the Springfield 3 case - the ones responsible just vanished into thin air.

 

[SAMS]

Someone refresh my memory: were they able to collect DNA in this case?

I don’t believe it’s public knowledge if they have preserved any. She was found in a creek so most if not all traces of DNA were gone. MOO EBM

 

[SAMS]

Someone refresh my memory: were they able to collect DNA in this case?

I have re-read the previous posts on this thread and it's been said that there is DNA in this case, but I haven't seen it confirmed anywhere....I also read that she was sexually assaulted which I recall a few of us posters discussing there was no confirmation of this either. I would like to know what's true and what's not. MOO

 

[SAMS]

Unfortunately for amber and the family the case hasn’t been solved. My uncle by marriage is Amber’s cousin. I still remember the day they received the phone call.

I can't even imagine their pain. Welcome to WS.

 

[SAMS]

Thinking of you Amber...

 

[SAMS]

I have been doing research on Amber's case and I can't believe that this was not considered. The similarities in Laura Smithers and Ambers cases are unbelievable.
* Both found in small bodies of water
* Both found nude-except for 1 sock
* Both close to same age, 9-12 not far off, IMO
*Both white females, freckles, brown hair
*Both found decapitated (Ambers throat slash was so severe, her head was hanging on to her neck by back skin)
Cleburne Times April 14 2018
*Both found under 10 miles of their abduction locations
*Both bodies dumped near major highways/thoroughfares
*Both abducted in broad daylight

IMO LE have the wrong guy for Smither's death. MOO

 

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[Mojito]

IMO LE have the wrong guy for Smither's death. MOO[/QUOTE]

SAMS, I think you may be right. Serial killers have a type. Laura Smithers didn't fit the age/type at all for Dan Reeves. From the pictures I've seen of Laura she looked younger than her age of 12 too.

 

[SAMS]

SAMS, I think you may be right. Serial killers have a type. Laura Smithers didn't fit the age/type at all for Dan Reeves. From the pictures I've seen of Laura she looked younger than her age of 12 too.

Wish I could do side by side pics of Amber & Laura, and I can’t seem to find their heights to compare, but IMO I can see those two being linked into a “type”.

 

[Mojito]

Wish I could do side by side pics of Amber & Laura, and I can’t seem to find their heights to compare, but IMO I can see those two being linked into a “type”.

I'll try to do a side by side and post. Key word "try" lol.

 

[Mojito]

Laura Smithers and Amber Hagerman side by side

 

[SAMS]

View attachment 252330 Laura Smithers and Amber Hagerman side by side

Lol Nice job! Ty! Laura was a tiny thing it seems.

 

[Mojito]

Laura and Amber don't really look alike to me but they have enough similarities... young, brunette, and Caucasian.

 

[FusilliJerry]

Newbie here. I grew up in this area and it changed everything for me personally. I've always felt this case could and should be solved! Joining the efforts here and will help in any way I can.

 

[SAMS]

Newbie here. I grew up in this area and it changed everything for me personally. I've always felt this case could and should be solved! Joining the efforts here and will help in any way I can.

Welcome. Glad you’re here.