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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP159995) and 3 other sources
In the late spring of 2026, the community of Kansas City, Missouri, was filled with concern and questions surrounding the disappearance of 41-year-old Amber Simpson. A white female with brown hair and brown eyes, standing approximately five feet two inches tall and weighing around 120 pounds, her absence created a void filled with uncertainty. Official reports from law enforcement agencies offer conflicting accounts of her last known whereabouts, painting a fragmented picture of her last moments before she vanished. The Kansas City Police Department issued a public appeal for assistance on June 9, 2026, stating that Amber was last seen on May 27, 2026. In contrast, information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol indicates her date of last contact was earlier, on May 3, 2026. This discrepancy highlights the challenging nature of her case from the very beginning.

The details surrounding the specific location where Amber Simpson was last seen also vary. One report from the Kansas City Police Department places her near Ashland Square Park, in the vicinity of Kensington Avenue and East 23rd Street on May 27th. This area is a familiar neighborhood landmark, leaving friends and family to wonder about the circumstances that led to her going missing from such a public space. Another report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, however, states she was last seen on May 3rd in the area of West 9th Street and Jefferson Street. Further complicating the efforts to trace her steps is the lack of information about the clothes she was wearing at the time of her disappearance, a detail that remains unclear to investigators.

In response to her disappearance, the Kansas City Police Department's Missing Persons Unit launched an investigation and urged the public to come forward with any information. Law enforcement officials have emphasized that any detail, no matter how small, could be crucial to understanding what happened to Amber. The Missouri State Highway Patrol also listed her as a missing adult, broadening the scope of the search and public awareness efforts. The case of Amber Simpson is a somber reminder of the fragility of life and the deep pain of not knowing the fate of a loved one. The conflicting dates and locations of her last sighting have created a difficult and confusing situation for her family and the investigators working to bring her home, leaving a community to hope for answers and a resolution.

Last Seen: Jun 10, 2026