Her last words were caught on a recorded phone call: "You better not be taking me anywhere I don't want to go." Police didn't release the recording to the public for two years.
The Disappearance
Amber Tuccaro, 20, a mother from the Mikisew Cree First Nation in Alberta, disappeared in August 2010 after getting into a stranger's vehicle in Nisku, near Edmonton, while staying in the area with her infant son. During the ride, she was on the phone with a family member, and the call was recorded because it originated from a facility that logged outgoing calls. In the recording, Tuccaro can be heard growing wary of the driver before the call ends abruptly.
The Discovery
In September 2012, just days after RCMP publicly released a portion of the recording, horseback riders found Tuccaro's partial skeletal remains in a field in Leduc County — a discovery police have described as coincidental to the recording's release, though the timing has drawn scrutiny.
Investigative Failures
Tuccaro's family filed a formal complaint alleging that Leduc RCMP mishandled the initial investigation into her disappearance, including dismissive early responses to the missing person report and the disposal of her belongings without notifying her family. RCMP have acknowledged errors in how the case was initially handled.
A Pattern of Unsolved Cases
Tuccaro's case is one of at least 15 unsolved disappearances or murders of Indigenous women identified in the Edmonton area, with the partial remains of several, including Tuccaro's, found within a few kilometers of each other in Leduc County — raising questions among investigators and advocates about whether multiple cases could be connected.
Where the Case Stands
No one has ever been identified or charged in connection with Amber Tuccaro's death. Her mother has continued to publicly share the recorded audio, hoping someone will eventually recognize the driver's voice and come forward.
FAQ
Has anyone been identified in Amber Tuccaro's case?
No. Despite a widely circulated audio recording of her final phone call, no one has been charged.
Why did it take two years to release the recording?
This has never been fully explained; RCMP have acknowledged broader mishandling of the initial investigation.
Is Amber Tuccaro's case connected to other disappearances?
Investigators have noted her case is one of at least 15 unsolved cases involving Indigenous women in the Edmonton area, several with remains found nearby, though no confirmed connection has been established.