Alexis Patterson of Milwaukee has been missing for 7 weeks.
The Rachael Alert is part of the nation-wide "Amber plan", named for Amber Hagerman, a 9-year-old who was abducted and murdered in Texas in 1996.
Utah is the ninth state to establish such a program, along with a number of cities and counties.
The Rachael alert system is why there was such a rapid response to Elizabeth's kidnapping. I don't know what the reason is (totally) for such widespread coverage of Elizabeth's abduction, but I hope in the future, missing children get a better break.
Alexis Patterson of Milwaukee has been missing for 7 weeks.
No disrespect to the Smarts intended, but isn't it interesting how the rich, white girl gets all the media attention? Alexis is no less precious to her family and friends.