{
  "id": 16450830,
  "title": "Justice Unresolved: Arizona teen Emily Hieber told her mom she was ‘excited’ to be an aunt; then she mysteriously disappeared",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/justice-unresolved-arizona-teen-emily-hieber-told-her-mom-she-was",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T08:28:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times - World News",
    "slug": "hindustan-times-world-news",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/justice-unresolved-arizona-teen-emily-hieber-told-her-mom-she-was-excited-to-be-an-aunt-then-she-mysteriously-disappeared-101792914272894.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a case that continues to haunt families and communities, Emily Hieber, a 19-year-old from Yuma, Arizona, went missing on February 3, 2013. Along with her miniature pinscher, Bruiser, Emily has not been heard from or seen since. Jenny Jimenez, Emily's mother, has been tirelessly searching for her daughter, recounting the last day she saw Emily, when the two hugged before Emily left to visit her nephew. Despite the passage of 13 years, Jenny remains hopeful, noting that information continues to come in, though nothing has led to a resolution. The lead detective in the case remains dedicated to finding Emily, expressing a desire to bring closure to the family. Jenny also shared fond memories of Emily's swimming prowess, affirming a strong bond between them. The detectives are actively investigating any information that comes their way, and Jenny has expressed gratitude for their continuous efforts. She remains open to any theory, emphasizing that she has no idea where her daughter may have gone. Jenny has even created a Facebook page dedicated to the search for Emily, urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in her daughter's recovery.",
  "summary": "Emily Hieber's mother, Jenny Jimenez, shared details about her daughter's disappearance in a conversation with HT.com, saying she “deserves to be home.”",
  "key_points": [
    "Emily Hieber, 19, disappeared in Yuma, Arizona on February 3, 2013",
    "Jenny Jimenez, her mother, continues searching for her daughter",
    "Detectives actively investigate any information, seeking closure for the family"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The decade-long disappearance of a Yuma teenager highlights the enduring struggle of families to find closure when investigative leads fail to produce any definitive answers or physical sightings.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}