It’s been over 9 months since a Battle Creek mother of two went missing. This Sunday is Easter and falls on what would have been Amber Griffin's 28th birthday. Earlier this week Battle Creek Police, along with a Michigan State Police trooper and his cadaver search dog, were searching for Amber Griffin. Amber has been missing for 9 months, presumed murdered by her boyfriend, Derek Horton. Get our free mobile app Detective Sgt. Case recently told the Battle Creek Enquirer that the latest search effort was the result of a recent tip. It was an area that had previously been searched but to the detective, it was worth double and triple-checking.