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Amber Alert Issued After Child Abductions in South Carolina

3/24/2026

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Morales Abducts Children

An Amber Alert was issued in Spartanburg County, South Carolina after Juan Carlos Morales allegedly shot a woman and abducted children aged 4 and 6.
The two children were found safe.
Morales faces charges of attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
A bond hearing is scheduled for March 24.
In California, four-year-old Corbin Hutchens was found safe after being abducted by his father, Daniel Hutchens.

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Hutchens Found Safe

Authorities located Daniel Hutchens and his 4-year-old son Corbin in Monterey County, California, after issuing an Amber Alert.
The Amber Alert was issued due to concerns for Corbin's safety.
They were believed to be traveling on foot, and Daniel is suspected to be armed and dangerous.
Daniel Hutchens is 5'10" tall and 200 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes, and Corbin is about 3 feet tall and 35 pounds.

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Historical Context

The AMBER Alert system was established in 2002 in the U.S. to rapidly disseminate information about abducted children, inspired by earlier tragedies like the 1982 murder of Rachael Runyan. This system has successfully aided in the recovery of numerous children, including Corbin Hutchens in California, highlighting the importance of public awareness and law enforcement collaboration in preventing child abductions.

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Morales Abducts Children

An Amber Alert was issued in Spartanburg County, South Carolina after Juan Carlos Morales allegedly shot a woman and abducted children aged 4 and 6.
The two children were found safe.
Morales faces charges of attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
A bond hearing is scheduled for March 24.
In California, four-year-old Corbin Hutchens was found safe after being abducted by his father, Daniel Hutchens.

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