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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suspect
Lead #1Traci Renee Hawkins may be using aliases including Peterson and may have dyed her hair; she has identifying scars on abdomen, chest, and right arm.
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person
Lead #2Where is Brianna Christine Warnes now, and what is her current condition and identity?
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clue
Lead #3Has anyone encountered a woman matching Hawkins' description with a child matching Brianna's appearance in the decades since 1996?
Brianna Christine Warnes, age 2, disappeared on March 11, 1996, from Henderson, Nevada, in what authorities believe was a parental abduction by her mother, Traci Renee Hawkins. A felony warrant was issued for Hawkins in December 1996; she may use aliases including the last name Peterson and may have altered her appearance. Despite nearly three decades passing, Brianna's whereabouts remain unknown, and investigators continue seeking information about her location and welfare.
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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 reported missing
Brianna Christine Warnes, age 2, last known contact in Henderson, Nevada. Circumstances indicate alleged abduction by mother Traci Renee Hawkins.
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1996-12-12
Felony warrant issued
Warrant issued for Traci Renee Hawkins for abduction of Brianna Christine Warnes.
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Case Information
Incident:March 11, 1996
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 11, 1996
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7022675000
You can remain anonymous