Issue 65

Three decades after Amber Hagerman’s January 13, 1996, abduction inspired the AMBER Alert, her case remains unsolved. For our Winter 2026 issue, our feature story spotlights the overarching lessons drawn from the high-profile investigation into Amber’s murder. It also includes an interactive timeline reflecting key moments in AMBER Alert history: from its inception and global expansion to its most innovative technological achievements.

For our Faces spotlight, we sat down with the case’s lead investigators—past and present—to get an update on the inquiry and hear about their relentless hunt for justice. Amber “did not die in vain,” notes retired Arlington (Texas) Police Department Sergeant Mark Simpson, whose Q&A yields important takeaways all law enforcement agencies should consider before facing a missing child case.

We also offer AMBER Alert-related news briefs from the U.S., Indian Country, and around the globe.

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