Marking Amber's abduction 10 years on

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By KARIN KELLY / WFAA ABC 8

Amber Hagerman's name and story became a national symbol for abducted children.

Today marks a decade since the abduction and murder of the Arlington girl.

And soon, a stamp will serve as another reminder of that tragic day.

North Texans will always think of Amber Hagerman as a nine-year-old - her age the day she was abducted 10 years ago. But her mother dreams of her as a young woman of 19.

"She would have graduated from high school and be preparing for college right now, into boys," she says. "I missed all that."

Donna Norris had just come from her job, a hard one, cleaning four homes, when she sat down to talk to us.

Someone kidnapped Amber while she was on her bike. Her body was found four days later.

"My daughter needs justice. The horrible things he did to her."

The killer has never been caught. Arlington police say leads still come in.

"I'm really frustrated. He should be caught, should be behind bars now," she says.

The investigation goes on. But for Amber's mother, there will be no forgiveness.

"I hope his conscience just eats him alive."

But there is joy in the success of a national Amber Alert.

"I'm very proud of the Amber Alert. It's brought a lot of kids home where they belong."

And Friday, a 39 cent stamp will be unveiled.

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There's some consolation in knowing that whoever did this will meet his (or her) maker one day and have to answer for what was done.