DEARBORN COUNTY, Ind. – A memorial has been unveiled in Dearborn County, Indiana, to honor the memory of a 10-year-old girl who was tragically murdered in 1991. The family of Amber Garrett organized the tribute to ensure that her legacy lives on.
The memorial, located on Jamison Creek Road, features a cross adorned with a picture of Amber. She was abducted and killed in November 1991, and her body was discovered in the area where the memorial now stands. Amber would have celebrated her 42nd birthday this week.
Amber’s father, Robert Garrett, expressed his hope that the memorial would keep his daughter’s memory alive. He said, “A lot of people have forgotten about her because it’s been so long ago. Now when they come up this road, they can see her cross and they can remember her again.”
The man responsible for Amber’s kidnapping and murder, Jeffrey Wogenstahl, has been on death row since March 1993. He was convicted of aggravated murder, kidnapping, burglary, and robbery. Wogenstahl’s case was notable at the time because it marked one of the first instances in Hamilton County that DNA evidence was used. A drop of blood found in Wogenstahl’s car matched Amber’s DNA, providing crucial evidence against him.
While Wogenstahl’s appeals are still pending, loved ones of Amber are eagerly awaiting justice. Carol Wert, a friend of Amber, commented on the lengthy process, saying, “Why is he still sitting on death row, when she only got to take 10 years of life? He took that from her.”
The memorial serves as a reminder of the young life that was cut short and the lasting impact of Amber’s tragic murder. It stands as a symbol of remembrance and a plea for justice to be served.
In conclusion, a memorial has been unveiled in Dearborn County, Indiana, to honor the memory of 10-year-old Amber Garrett, who was kidnapped and murdered in 1991. The memorial features a cross with Amber’s picture and serves as a reminder of her life and the need for justice to be carried out for her. Jeffrey Wogenstahl, the man responsible for Amber’s death, has been on death row since 1993, and his appeals are still ongoing. The memorial stands as a poignant tribute to Amber and a plea for her killer to face the consequences of his actions.
