The person at the center of this case
Brianna Christine Warnes
Missing Person · Open
30 years waiting · since 1996
Missing Person: Brianna Christine Warnes
Justice for Brianna Christine Warnes — the trail went cold in 1996, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Traci Renee Hawkins - the alleged abductor and Brianna's mother. Has identifying scars on abdomen, chest, and right arm. May be using aliases or have altered her appearance.
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clue
Lead #2The abductor may use the last names Warnes or Peterson as aliases and may have dyed her hair to avoid detection.
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person
Lead #3Where is Brianna now? Is she alive? Has anyone encountered a woman matching Traci Renee Hawkins' description with a young red-haired girl?
Brianna Christine Warnes disappeared on March 11, 1996, at age 2 from Henderson, Nevada, allegedly abducted by her mother Traci Renee Hawkins. A felony warrant was issued for the abductor in December 1996, and investigators believe the mother may be using aliases (Warnes or Peterson) and may have altered her appearance. Despite decades passing, Brianna's whereabouts remain unknown, and anyone with information about her or her mother is urged to contact the Henderson Police Department.
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP18494. Missing person: Brianna Christine Warnes.
Last known contact: 1996-03-11 in Henderson, Clark, NV. Circumstances: Brianna's photo is shown age-progressed to 16 years.
She was allegedly abducted by her mother, Traci Renee Hawkins. A felony warrant was issued for the abductor on December 12, 1996.
The abductor has scars on her abdomen, chest and right arm. The abductor may use the alias last name Warnes or Peterson and she may dye her hair.
Demographics: 2 years, Female, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 2 ft 8 in, 65 lbs, hair: Red/Auburn, eyes: Blue.
Investigating agency: Henderson Police Department | 96-04625.
Timeline of Events
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1996-03-11
Brianna Warnes disappears
2-year-old Brianna Christine Warnes last known contact in Henderson, Nevada. Allegedly abducted by her mother, Traci Renee Hawkins.
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1996-12-12
Felony warrant issued
Felony warrant issued for abductor Traci Renee Hawkins. Abductor has scars on abdomen, chest, and right arm; may use aliases Warnes or Peterson and may dye her hair.
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Case Information
Incident:March 11, 1996
Last Updated:July 9, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 11, 1996
Last Updated:July 9, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7022675000
You can remain anonymous