ZACHARY MICHAEL-COLE BERNHARDT <P> ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT : Clearwater Police Department (Florida) - <BR> 1-727-562-4422 <P> Case Type :Endangered Missing<BR> DOB :dec-18-1991 Age :8 years<BR> Height : 4' 6" - 137 cm <BR> Weight : 60 lbs - 27 kg <BR> Eyes :Blue Hair : Blonde<P> Circumstances : Zachary was last known to be sleeping in his bed<BR> on the night of September 10, 2000. At approximately 4 a.m. on<BR> September 11, 2000, he was discovered missing and is missing<BR> under suspicious circumstances. He goes by the nickname Zach. <P> He has a scar under his chin, a scar between his eyes on the<BR> bridge of his nose and on the right side of his top lip.<P> Date Missing :September-11-2000 <BR> City of Report :CLEARWATER, FLORIDA USA <BR> Case Number :894757 <P> National Center for Missing & Exploited Children <BR> ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT<BR> National Center for Missing & Exploited Children<BR> 1-800-843-5678 (1-800-THE-LOST) <BR> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------<BR> Clearwater Police Department (Florida) - 1-727-562-4422 <P> Click SEARCH at link below NCMEC Zachary is not in the database,<BR> he is on the first page photo listed with all other children who<BR> have been missing since Aug 18, 2000. He may be traveling. YOU<BR> CAN HELP ! <a href="http://www.missingkids.com";>http://www.missingkids.com<;/a> <P> <BR> 1 . "Alert ! Quick Flash "<BR> Posted by LadyBug on Sep-23-00 at 03:36 PM (EST)<BR> AMW Tonight 9-23-00 <BR> Set your VCR or visit the site:<BR> <a href="http://www.amw.com";>http://www.amw.com<;/a><P> This alert sent by Clem Clay, busy Webmaster for missing 'Grace and Little Gracie Reapp'<BR> UPDATED: Desperate<BR> <a href="http://www.geocities.com/Wellesley/5239/Grace.html";>http://www.geocities.com/Wellesley/5239/Grace.html<;/a> <P> <BR> <BR> <P> <BR> 2 . "Zach Bernhardt Astrology"<BR> Posted by Mikie on Sep-24-00 at 01:44 PM (EST)<P> Zachary Michael Cole Bernhardt<BR> b. Dec 18, 1991<BR> NATAL POSITIONS<P> Sun 26:16 Sag; Moon 19:00 Tau; Merc 07:55 Sag; Ven 14:32 Sco; Mars 14:05 Sag; Jup 14:23 Vir;<BR> Sat 04:26 Aq; Ur 12:54 Cap; Nep 15:43 Cap; Pl 21:39 Sco<P> Sunsign Sagittarius, (knowledge seeker), Moon in Taurus, (calm, steady, unchanging).<P> NATAL ASPECTS<P> Mars square Jupiter 00:18 (50) <BR> Definition from Braha "How to be a Great Astrologer"<P> If Mars is square Jupiter, the person is an extremist. He lacks balance and moderation, does not know<BR> when to quit, and is often foolishly fearless. There may be poor judgement and an overly-confident<BR> nature. Many individuals with this aspect are impetuous, biased, and opinionated. He may annoy<BR> others with conceit and exaggerated importance. He may give new meaning to the concept of<BR> arrogance. He excels in sports and loves to compete. He is a natural fighter and wins more often than<BR> not. There is strong sex drive and plenty of energy to get his desires fulfilled. <P> The person has a tendency to overextend himself. He may vacillate between extreme vitality and<BR> laziness. He may be overly indulgent in pleasures, and should be careful not to consume too many<BR> sweets or oils. As always with Jupiter afflictions, the liver is at risk. Rhough the person lacks common<BR> sense and temperance, success is favored. He takes risks easily and is impervious to the opinions of<BR> others. He is unyielding in his convictions. He is energetic and spirited. He is rarely, if ever, to be<BR> dissuaded from pursuing his goals.<P> The person may have a tendency to irritate or antagonize others. He enjoys winning, and bragging<BR> about his conquests. There may be difficulties with gurus or religious teachers. The person is intense<BR> in his beliefs, and may be known as a religious or philosophical fanatic. His energy is<BR> outward-directed, and there is a need for introspection and self-reflection. The person must take<BR> care not to produce sloppy or careless work. He may lack sensitivity, and lose friends on account of<BR> selfishness. The person is restless, and lives an active, physical life. He may be prejudiced and have<BR> troubles with authority. Traditional astrological texts declare that the person must avoid gambling and<BR> taking dangerous risks. He should work on modifying his excessiveness and extreme behavior, and<BR> consider the possibility of living a deeper, more rewarding existence based upon moderation,<BR> sensitivity, trust, and generosity. Martial arts master Bruce Lee had the Mars opposite Jupiter aspect<BR> within 3 degrees.<P> Jupiter trine Neptune (01:20) (49)<BR> (Braha)<P> "...the person is saintly...does no harm to others and his greatest concern is to help...sympathetic<BR> and compassionate...has the best heart...he is assured a life of happiness and profundity for the rest<BR> of his days...he is sensitive, kind, sincere, and genuine...a great human being.<P> ...there is a strong devotional nature...has unwavering faith in the devine...spiritual, reverent,<BR> inclined towards religious enthusiasm and ecstacy...may live a monastic life...is mystical, intuitive...is<BR> inspired and always shares his religious and philosophical knowledge...loves to pray and may<BR> occasionally rise to lofty heights of bliss...<P> "...is a visionary...dreamer...there is a need for discipline, responsibility, and practicality if the person<BR> is to make the most of the harmonious Jupiter Neptune aspect. He looks for the best in people and<BR> often misses the flaws and base motives of others. Because his intentions are so pure he has<BR> difficulty understanding corruption, greed, and selfishness. He is bewildered by politics and the "way<BR> of the world". ...is contemplative, receptive, and introspective... creative and he has a wonderful<BR> imagination...likes to consider the possibility of a utopian society where everybody wins.<P> "...is pleasant and easygoing...artistic...may choose a career in music, drama, photography, or any<BR> endeavor where he capitalizes on his inspiration and aesthetic sensibilities...is romantic and<BR> spirited...highly intuitive and may have accurate insights and hunches...love magic and large bodies<BR> of water...is generous and willing to care for others...will give up anything for his loved ones...There<BR> is an acute sense of right and wrong..may be lazy or too passive...may be overly<BR> sentimental...succeeds in hospital work or any other social service..often receives conspicuously<BR> lucky benefits and is well-loved for his remarkable character. Marlon Brando had the Jupiter trine<BR> Neptune aspect within two and one half degrees.<P> Venus sextile Jupiter 00:09 (40)<BR> (Braha)<P> Graceful, charmed, poised, optimistic, has good taste, well-liked, compassionate, sensitive, kind,<BR> sympathetic, high morals, good ethics, loyal, devoted, trustworthy, will never hurt his lover's feelings,<BR> has unwavering faith in God, always expects the best to occur, is happy, enthusiastic, thrilled with<BR> life, avoids all circumstances of potentially or melancholy vibrations.<P> Uranus conjunct Neptune in Capricorn 02:51(40)<BR> (Braha)<P> "...will experience intense confusion regarding his independence, self-reliance, and individuality...may<BR> feel no inner confidence regarding his own creativity, originality, and inventiveness...may have the<BR> greatest idealism, romanticism, and visionary nature about the possibilities of human existence...may<BR> grasp, from birth, the concept of maya (illusion) and the futility of materialism...will percieve the<BR> potential for utopian life and help make it a reality...are likely to be extreme escapist tendencies and<BR> therefore the person should avoid drugs and alcohol altogether. Extrasensory perception will be acute<BR> and abundant. Karl Marx, Walt Whitman, Clara Barton (originator of the Red Cross) and Mary Baker<BR> Eddy (founder of Christian Science) were born during the last Uranus Neptune conjunction, which<BR> occurs every 170 years.<P> PLANET POSITIONS AT TIME MISSING<P> Sun 18:53 Vir; Moon 20:34 Aq; Merc 05:30 Lib; Ven 13:42 Lib; Mars 26:24 Leo; Jup 10:41 Gem; Sat<BR> 00:59 Gem; Ur 17:41 Aq; Nep 04:06 Aq; Pl 10:16 Sag<P> TRANSITS AT TIME MISSING<BR> Sept 11, 2000 4am<P><BR> Transiting Neptune conjuncts Natal Saturn(100)<BR> (from Braha's "How to Predict Your Future")<P> When transiting Neptune conjuncts natal Saturn, the person experiences a stressful period during<BR> which old perceptions of reality erode and worn-out structures of his life crumble. The personıs<BR> business may disintegrate, his career may end, and certain basic externals of his life may suddenly<BR> collapse. The person finds that he can no longer rely on the foundations upon which he has based his<BR> existence. Even more disconcerting, his convictions, beliefs, and dverything important to him are<BR> proved inconsequential by the uncontrollable circumstances that are destroying his past attainments<BR> and accomplishments. It is impossible to predict exactly which areas of the personıs life will be most<BR> affected. But whatever constitutes the basis of her reality now dissolves in order to help the person<BR> grow.<P> The puropose of this transit, on the mundane level, is to force the person to move on to new realms<BR> of life because his old reality has outlived its usefulness. An individual who is concerned with his<BR> personal growth confronts the ever-changing nature of existence during this transit and realizes that<BR> realities are different in different states of consciousness. When the person analyzes the reason<BR> behind the profound changes of his external circumstances, he begins to realize that his inner being<BR> has slowly been transformed. As he considers the matter carefully and honestly, he realizes that his<BR> ambitions are no longer what they were. His motivations coming from within - from the soul, psyche,<BR> or spirit - have changed, and, consequently, important features of his life have broken down. <P> For many, the approximately two-year period when Neptune repeatedlyy conjuncts the natal Saturn<BR> for two to four months at a time is difficult. The person feels insecure, vulnerable, and unprotected.<BR> He is confused, disoriented, and anxious. Many of his resources are gone, he has little control, and he<BR> has lost his authority over others. Worse than this, he has no access to his usual wisdom. He feels<BR> his current problems are caused by his past experience. Had he not undertaken the course of action<BR> chosen long ago, he feels, he would not be in his current precarious situation. The person should take<BR> particularly good care of himself. He is under great stress, whether he realizes it or not, and should<BR> eat well and get plenty of rest. His best strategy is to let go of attachments to the form and<BR> structure of his life and try to flow with nature. He should follow his heart, his instincts, and his<BR> intuitions, and above all, avoid making decisions based upon what is most reasonable, most<BR> conservative, and appears like the right thing to do. The personıs task is to act in accordance with<BR> his feelings and his nature, whatever that happens to be. He may have to endure a temporary but<BR> necessary period of uncertainty and adjustment before moving foreward. Or he may have to embark<BR> on a path that, though relevant now, seems frivolant from his previous perspective. The important<BR> thing is for the person to be true to himself and pursue the most honest, heartfelt desires that he<BR> can.<P> The person has troubles in the areas of life ruled by Saturnıs natal postition. (Time of birth not<BR> available). He is forced to acknowledge his flaws, and he may suffer a great loss of reputation and<BR> prestige. Activities begun during this transit flounder, intensifying the personıs discouragement and<BR> depression. Business activities are not at all favored. The person has problems with real estate and<BR> building projects. He gets no help from old, wise persons or those in authority. He should surround<BR> himself with loving, supporting individuals throughout this entire period and avoid negative or<BR> pessimistic people who add to his fears and gloom. As for his health, the teeth and bones are<BR> vulnerable, and the person should therefore take calcium in a healthy form. Individuals with arthritis<BR> may experience more discomfort than usual. The person is susceptible to strange illnesses that may<BR> be difficult to properly diagnose.<P><BR> Mars trine natal Sun (70)<BR> (Lasts only a few days.) from Hand, "Planets in Transit".<P> During this transit your energies are high, and you feel vigorous and willing to work. At the same time,<BR> your self-confidence is unusually strong. You feel no need to struggle against others, because you<BR> know y our normal energies will carry you through any situation. And since you are able to work from<BR> such a calm position, your work is more effective and more competent than usual. <P> This period is favorable for initiating all kinds of activity, especially physical activity, but it is much<BR> more likely that you will work on projects that you have started earlier. <P> You do not feel violently competitive, but if someone offers a challenge, you won't back down.<BR> Therefore this is a good time for all types of athletics. You will enjoy the contest, but you will not<BR> feel driven to win at all costs. The game will seem satisfactory by itself. And you will carry this<BR> viewpoint over into all the activities you become involved in at this time.<P> This is a favorable transit for situations that require decisive action. Your mind is operating with great<BR> energy while maintaining equilibrium. Consequently you are very clear about your intentions, and you<BR> know what course to follow at every turn. <P> No matter what you do under this influence, others will see you as someone with a definite<BR> personality. Your vigor and enthusiasm will make a favorable impression, so you will be in a good<BR> position to deal with bosses or other persons in power. In general this is a favorable time for dealing<BR> with men, regardless of your own sex.<P> If you are involved in a love relationship, this is a favorable transit for that. The present balance<BR> between our needs and your loved one's needs for self-gratification enables both of you to give and<BR> gain from each other.<P> TransitingSun trine natal Moon (70)<BR> (Lasts only one day.) From Hand, "Planets in Transit".<P> "...a time of inner peace and balance...serenity...live through your feelings as well as your<BR> intellect...able to make the compromises necessary to getting along with others...Friendships and<BR> love relationships that start under this transit will have important consequences for your future life<BR> and may have a strong effect on your attitudes toward life in general."<P> SUMMARY<P> The aspects shows that Zach is a person with vitality and a natural fighter, that is well-liked, a<BR> knowledge-seeker who is religiously faithful and optimistic and enthusiastic about his life, who would<BR> not do anything to hurt those he loves, yet may be "foolishly fearless" and, "...his intentions are so<BR> pure he has difficulty understanding corruption, greed, and selfishness." <P> This implys that he was abducted by a stranger who did it for greed and selfishness. His character<BR> may have made his abduction easier since he would not see the abductor's ill intentions and his<BR> vitality would give him overconfidence.<P> The transits show that for Zach "...certain basic externals of his life may suddenly collapse. .. (he)<BR> feels insecure, vulnerable, and unprotected...he has no access to his usual wisdom...if someone<BR> offers(him) a challenge, (he) won't back down..." <P> Perhaps this means he was given some sort of lure such as a challenge, to get him out of the house. <P> <BR> <BR> <P> <BR> 3 . "Ladybug"<BR> Posted by LovelyPigeon on Sep-26-00 at 07:06 PM (EST)<BR> Do you hear anything about this case? Is there still searching going on by authorities? <P> This case really tugs at my heart...maybe because I used to live in that area, and because I have<BR> two sons... <P> <BR> <BR> <P> <BR> 4 . "Investigative Search"<BR> Posted by LadyBug on Sep-27-00 at 02:37 PM (EST)<BR> LovelyPigeon, I have 'friends' in Zachary's area who are keeping me updated and IF I could keep up<BR> with all the missing kids I would post anything new . Apparently, for a reason we do not know AMW<BR> did not run the flash feature of Zach on Saturday 9-23. Best to check AMW schedules again. Search<BR> <a href="http://www.amw.com";>http://www.amw.com<;/a> <P> YES the search goes on, but press releases are what I would be more interested in than a news<BR> reporters opinion, which in most missing children cases, is the cause of rumors to flow.<P> ALSO: I have a direct image above of Zachary from the NCMEC. If there should be is a red X, that<BR> would indicate that Zac has been removed from their files. Sometimes it takes a few days for the red<BR> X to appear. NCMEC is far behind, they need our help. <P> It just happened that Zachary (Clearwater, FLA) *was only ONE of the 2,000 children that goes<BR> missing each day. *(this information recently released by the FBI).<P> Place flyers in car windows, contact a trucking firm, ask them to take a pile of flyers along to truck<BR> stops. Zachary could be most anywhere, the state at this time wouldn't matter. HE's been away too<BR> long already, but I never give up hope. <P> <BR> <BR> <P> <BR> 5 . "Shocking Details Update_Hold Your Seat "<BR> Posted by LadyBug on Sep-28-00 at 06:26 AM (EST)<BR> This a lengthy update: Link at bottom<BR> Police: Boy's mother knows more<P> Police haven't labeled her a suspect, but they think she knows more about the disappearance of her<BR> son than she has told them. <BR> By CHRISTINA HEADRICK<P> İ St. Petersburg Times, published September 28, 2000 <P> <a href="http://www.sptimes.com/News/092800/TampaBay/Police__Boy_s_mother_.shtml";>http://www.sptimes.com/News/092800/TampaBay/Police__Boy_s_mother_.shtml<;/a><P> <BR> <BR> <P> <BR> 6 . "Published articles on Zach"<BR> Posted by Satin on Oct-03-00 at 12:21 PM (EST)<BR> You can find all the stories published on Zach's disappearance by the St. Pete Times at<BR> <a href="http://www.sptimes.com/News/webspecials/zacharybernhardt";>http://www.sptimes.com/News/webspecials/zacharybernhardt<;/a>/<P> I just found out that Ladybug has this special forum just for missing children, so we are moving the<BR> discussions on him over from Coffee.<P> There is still no news, as in zero/zilch, since the last newspaper article that delved into Zach's<BR> mother's past. <P> <BR> <BR> <P> <BR> 7 . "A website on Zach"<BR> Posted by Satin on Oct-03-00 at 10:27 PM (EST)<BR> A neighbor of Zach's has posted a website about his disappearance at<BR> <a href="http://www.homestead.com/resume67";>http://www.homestead.com/resume67<;/a>/ <P> <BR> <BR> <P> <BR> 8 . "Thanks Satin "<BR> Posted by LadyBug on Oct-04-00 at 00:32 AM (EST)<BR> Great idea setting up the web page. I tried to click on e-mail to send 'LadyBug's Missing Children' link<BR> to webmaster of Zachary. My e-mail, Microsoft Outlook98, is not allowing me to send through web<BR> pages, which has been an ongoing problem for me. <P> Can you send the link from this thread of Zachary from here, or send the web page e-mail address to<BR> me? Important that they know that Zachary has our support and we are trying to help, reaching out<BR> and helping our viewers become familiar with Zachary and the circumstances.<P> Zachary could be most anywhere. Darn I wish there was a break and he would be found safe<BR> again...it's been too many days, where is the black puppy ? The neighbors might know... <P> <BR> <BR> <P> <BR> 9 . "Website Email Address"<BR> Posted by Mikie on Oct-04-00 at 02:53 PM (EST)<BR> LAST EDITED ON Oct-05-00 AT 10:43 AM (EST)<P> See website. <P> <BR> <BR> <P> <BR> 10 . "To Mikie "<BR> Posted by LadyBug on Oct-04-00 at 05:20 PM (EST)<BR> Muchas gratias...where have you been hiding? Busy here and there? I've sent the forum and MSN<BR> links to ekgman1, however noted pro username may not have time. I would like to find out more<BR> about the black puppy, neighbors may have information. Thanks again for your help :) <P> <BR> <BR> <P> <BR> 11 . "America's Most Wanted"<BR> Posted by Satin on Oct-07-00 at 10:34 AM (EST)<BR> Ekgman on the St. Pete Times forum reports this:<P> "I called Gina at America's Most Wanted. Zach's story was scheduled to be run on Sept. 23. It was<BR> cancelled because "Zach's mother refused to give permission for the piece to be run"."<P> Apparently it was the police who contacted AMW, but naturally the parents need to give permission<BR> for it to be aired.<P> Still no updates on Zach's whereabouts, I'm afraid. No news stories, nothing. Its as if everyone lost<BR> interest in an investigation since Leah's actions came under suspicion! Let's not forget that those<BR> actions don't even indicate she was directly involved in Zach's disappearance, so the SEARCH must<BR> continue!<P> <BR> 25 . "The mother"<BR> Posted by Ashley on Oct-15-00 at 01:59 AM (EST)<BR> could have lied and now she's to afraid to tell the truth. Maybe she doesn't want the program to air<BR> because she fears they will mostly focus on her...and she doesn't want to be the next Susan<BR> Smith,especially if she's innocent of his disappearence.<P> I know this might anger some of you, but I feel the need to say it anyway. The neighbor with the<BR> website should be looked at very closely.<P> The mother might have been gone ALL night or possibly longer and left the poor child to fend for<BR> himself... some close by sicko that was watching could have known this and then acted.<P> Just some thoughts... he is gone under very suspicious circumstances. There's got to be a logical<BR> explanation for it.<P> Of course, there's nothing logical about a kidnapping, but you know what I mean. The kidnapper is<BR> close,very close. Not some weirdo off the highway who just happen to strike it lucky. <P> <BR> <BR> <P> <BR> 26 . "Where is this child????"<BR> Posted by Sweebie on Oct-17-00 at 12:47 PM (EST)<BR> I keep checking this thread for news. He has been missing since SEPTEMBER 11.<P> Has there been ANY news???? <P> <BR> <BR> <P> <BR> 27 . "Me too Sweebie"<BR> Posted by mousey on Oct-17-00 at 02:21 PM (EST)<BR> I've been checking the St. Petersubrg Times site too. If you click on the upper left icon "Find your<BR> local news section" you can choose Clearwater, but there has been no mention of this case there<BR> either. It's frustrating.<P> <a href="http://www.sptimes.com";>http://www.sptimes.com<;/a>/ <BR> <BR> <BR> <P> <BR> 28 . "News Articles Links "<BR> Posted by LadyBug on Oct-17-00 at 03:23 PM (EST)<BR> Missing more than a month !<BR> Just as EKGman1 has told us, there is no news and very little co-operation. And he says the fliers<BR> and ribbons are being removed. Visit the forum while at St. Petes and read for yourself the attitude<BR> of the posters while EKG screams out for help, they in turn are blasting Zach's Mother and seems<BR> rumors are what posters enjoy and like to chat about which IMO is worse than following the TABS. <P> Special 'thanks' to Satin who posted this link which will take us directly to news of Zachary.<BR> Note the last article date...few and far between.<P> You can find all the stories published on Zach's disappearance by the St. Pete Times at<BR> <a href="http://www.sptimes.com/News/webspecials/zacharybernhardt";>http://www.sptimes.com/News/webspecials/zacharybernhardt<;/a>/ <P> <BR> <BR> <P> <BR> 29 . "I'm surprised that Ekg man"<BR> Posted by mousey on Oct-19-00 at 01:12 PM (EST)<BR> LAST EDITED ON Oct-19-00 AT 01:37 PM (EST)<P> doesn't realize that many people may not need to request flyers from him. All they need is a color<BR> printer to download the picture from his site and print out as many as they wish. I sympathize with<BR> his frustration, but the way he expresses himself on that forum does very little that is positive.<P> If he rants and raves like that when he tries to communicate with law enforcement he may find<BR> himself being investigated. We all know that criminals will sometimes attempt to involve themselves in<BR> the investigation. I'm not pointing a finger at him, just pointing out that law enforcement may see his<BR> behavior in a very different way than he himself perceives it.<P><BR> <BR> <BR> <P> <BR> 30 . "Frustrated Yes Indeed !"<BR> Posted by LadyBug on Oct-19-00 at 03:06 PM (EST)<BR> Mousey, EKGman has been active in search for Zachary since he went missing. I know of his<BR> frustration and we have talked about it.<P> Sometimes efforts go to silent ears and the general public would rather condemn parent(s) and<BR> spread gossip than to search for the child. As quick as the information was reported about the<BR> Mother Leah, the ribbons and fliers started to come down. Poor Zachary is the loser.<P> For instance, where is Zachary's Father and where is Zachary's little black puppy he was seen with<BR> on the day before he went missing. No one is addressing these issues...they would rather gossip<BR> about Leah. Makes one want to scream, and EKGman is doing just that, IMO. However, it's best to<BR> take a break and this may be what EKGman needs to do.<P> There is much more information regarding security at Sierra Trace, the immediate surrounding area<BR> and the investigation which has been expressed to me by EKGman that I have his permission to post,<BR> however for the safety of Zachary, I have chosen not to do so, because I don't know who is lurking<BR> here.<P> Take a break EKG, you need it now ! <P> <BR>

31 . "What's Going On?"<BR> Posted by Lilac on Oct-31-00 at 01:01 AM (EST)<BR> I have this page bookmarked because I honestly care about this boy's safety. Why are people<BR> removing flyers, etc? What's going on? What's the word on the puppy? Is he still with the mother or<BR> did he disappear with the boy? Thx. <P> <BR> <BR> <P> <BR> 32 . "Leads Are Dry 38 Days Gone In The Night ..."<BR> Posted by LadyBug on Oct-31-00 at 11:43 PM (EST)<BR> My feelings are mutual, Lilac. For Zachary and every missing child... same feelings. Notice<BR> the yellow ribbons and photos have been removed. 38 days and just as EKG told us they were<BR> removed. Very little compassion shown by our society in general...Zachary is forgotten by<BR> the majority and shame on them, they could be helping...<P> Zachary's case is not unique, there are 1,000's quite similar, all states included, but no one<BR> has chosen to post them and let them be seen. They too are forgotten, hidden away in a files,<BR> databases and archives...what a shame! <BR> *********<BR> Leads keep running dry<BR> in search for boy, 8<P> Police are continuing traditional investigative work to find Zachary Bernhardt, who was reported<BR> missing 38 days ago. <BR> By LEON M. TUCKER<P> İ St. Petersburg Times, published October 19, 2000 <P><BR> CLEARWATER -- The yellow ribbons that once hung from an oak tree at the Savannah Trace<BR> apartment complex, urging searchers not to give up hope, are gone. <P> Also gone is the white plastic bag with "Bring Zack Home" scrawled on it in black ink and the<BR> "MISSING" posters bearing the 8-year-old's picture. <P> Thirty-eight days have passed since Leah Hackett told Clearwater police investigators that she<BR> returned to apartment No. 634 after a 15-minute walk at 4 a.m. and found that her son, Zachary<BR> Bernhardt, had disappeared without a trace. <P> Police launched a massive search for the boy that covered hundreds of acres of land and water.<BR> Although the search has turned up little in the way of clues, it continues on a smaller scale with what<BR> Clearwater police spokesman Wayne Shelor called "traditional police work." <P> "Running down leads, analyzing information and comparing notes," he said. "It's not particularly sexy,<BR> but historically it has proven effective." <P> Shelor said the dozens of officers and investigators initially assigned to the search have been<BR> returned to their regular duties because the hundreds of tips on where to look have dried up. <P> At the height of the search, Shelor said, about 50 investigators from the Clearwater Police<BR> Department were working around the clock looking for clues that would help find the boy, who<BR> disappeared Sept. 11. <P> Police have found no evidence that suggests the third-grader at Eisenhower Elementary School ran<BR> away. None of his belongings are missing. <P> "There were no significant leads as far as leading to closure of this case," Shelor said. "We had over<BR> 500 calls into our tip line early on, which has dwindled to a trickle at best." <P> The Pinellas-Pasco State Attorney's Office, Manatee County Sheriff's Office, Tampa Police<BR> Department, Clearwater Fire Department, Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the FBI also<BR> helped cover hundreds of acres of woods, knocking on doors and searching the waterways looking for<BR> the child. <P> Shelor said detectives have no evidence that a crime was committed, and they do not view Hackett<BR> as a suspect. However, police said last month that they think she knows more than what she had<BR> said about what happened to Zachary. <P> "It's not beyond comprehension," Shelor said of the child's disappearance. "But it is certainly<BR> confounding to deal with a situation of having an 8-year-old child disappear with no indication of<BR> where he is or what happened to him." <P> Hackett, who faced eviction for not paying two months' back rent, moved from her apartment at<BR> 2690 Drew St. On Wednesday, through the unit's window shades, a stained carpet, a half-empty<BR> 20-ounce bottle of Pepsi and a couple of end tables were visible. <P> Shelor said investigators know where Hackett lives now but would not release that information. <P> Zachary has blond hair and blue eyes. He is 4 feet 6, weighs 60 pounds and was wearing a T-shirt<BR> and boxer shorts at the time he was reported missing. <P> Anyone with information is asked to call the Clearwater Police Department at 562-4242. <P> <a href="http://www.sptimes.com/News/101900/NorthPinellas/Leads_keep_running_dr.shtml";>http://www.sptimes.com/News/101900/NorthPinellas/Leads_keep_running_dr.shtml<;/a> <P> <BR> <BR> <P> <BR> 33 . "This is heartbreaking..."<BR> Posted by Ashley on Nov-01-00 at 00:24 AM (EST)<BR> Sitting here tonite after trick-or treating with my kids and all the happy kids running from house to<BR> house... I met a kid named Josh...he made me smile and I thought of another little boy named Josh<BR> who should also be happy tonite filling his bag with treats.<P> Instead, NO ONE knows if he's alive or dead. The last time he was seen he was only in a t-shirt and<BR> boxer shorts. It's cold out now... I hope wherever he is he's warm!<P> God bless you Josh...I'm praying for you to come home safely.<BR> <BR> <BR> <P> <BR> 34 . "I read yesterday"<BR> Posted by LovelyPigeon on Nov-01-00 at 03:00 PM (EST)<BR> at the St. Pete forum on the Zachary thread there. The thread can't stay on track there anymore<BR> because a couple of religious nutz have invaded it.<P> One of many things I don't understand about this case is the suggestion that no *crime* has been<BR> committed. How can a child disappear from the only legal custody he has and no crime have occured<BR> in the disappearance?? <P> <BR> <BR> <P> <BR> 35 . "Yes, LP"<BR> Posted by mousey on Nov-01-00 at 04:34 PM (EST)<BR> LAST EDITED ON Nov-01-00 AT 04:35 PM (EST)<P><BR> He's gone. They say they are not sure that any crime has been committed. They say that the<BR> mother, Leah, is not a suspect. They say they don't think he ran away.<P> I mean, what IS their theory? Alian abduction???<P> I think they are playing the waiting game with the mother, waiting for her to crack. Don't mean to be<BR> accusatory, it's just that this thing reminds me of a novel I read in the recent past entitled<BR> "Freedomland" (don't know why they titled it that). It's about a mother who reports her child missing<BR> and the detective that finally unravels the mess. <P> Of course, being a character in a novel, he was able to accomplish this in one very long day and<BR> night. (I highly recommend it BTW) Somehow, this case gives me the same ominous feeling that this<BR> book had about it...<P> BTW, who is this Josh that Ashley (above) is referring to?<BR> <BR> <BR> <P> <BR> 36 . "Following all leads..."<BR> Posted by LadyBug on Nov-01-00 at 08:17 PM (EST)<BR> LAST EDITED ON Nov-01-00 AT 08:36 PM (EST)<P> Ashley, who is Josh? Would you mind posting a thread? If you are referring to the two year old UTAH,<BR> (Gage ?) he has been found, now on the news dead-cold hypothermia (sp?)in the snow. Please<BR> post..it would be helpful if everyone posted at least one missing child, this web site is being viewed, I<BR> guarantee it and we can possibly make a difference by helping the missing kids by posting their<BR> information and photos and phone numbers. Someone may recognize a child!<P> LP You do remember the female mayor Boulder making a statement in Dec 96 there was no killer out<BR> there? I will not attempt to quote exact but she certainly lied and we all know it!<P> Mousey Zachary could have gone with a 'friend', or someone he thought was a 'friend'. No aliens<BR> involved. I haven't visited St. Pete's forum for several days because some would rather rumor and<BR> nasty remarks than to help Zachary. <BR> <BR> <BR> <P> <BR> 37 . "Yes Ladybug, I've considered"<BR> Posted by mousey on Nov-02-00 at 08:35 AM (EST)<BR> that possibility. If he woke to find Leah gone and became frightened at being alone, yes, he may<BR> have phoned a friend and been taken away--I realize that. But if that is the case, if in Leah's mind he<BR> is truly missing, why wouldn't she give approval for his picture & story to be run on America's Most<BR> Wanted??? I suppose she may be embarrassed for the whole TV viewing audience to hear that she<BR> left her 8-year old alone in an unlocked apartment at 4 am, even for the claimed 15 minutes, but how<BR> selfish is that? She requested that people keep looking, but she and her family members did not<BR> appear to being doing so (at least this was never mentioned in any of the news stories I read).<P> Actually that scenario is the one I'm hoping for--that Zach was taken by someone who was<BR> concerned for him and is now afraid to speak out for fear of prosecution. I don't usually point fingers,<BR> but something is not right here. I agree with the police--there's something she's not telling. <P> <BR> <BR> <P> <BR> 38 . "I still don't get it"<BR> Posted by LovelyPigeon on Nov-02-00 at 10:03 AM (EST)<BR> Going off with a *friend* wouldn't be breaking a law (I guess) on Zachary's part, but it would be on<BR> the adult's part. Interfering with parental rights, kidnapping, etc come to mind. Children not enrolled<BR> in school is a crime. Registering a child with false information is a crime. <P> Unless the police really think Zachary wandered off alone and met with an accident that left him dead<BR> but unfound...HOW can there be no crime here? I guess if police believe him dead because of his own<BR> immature choices, they won't be interested in continuing to attempt finding him. Clearwater is a BIG,<BR> busy place, and full of doughnut shops. <P> <BR> <BR> <P> <BR> 39 . "Maybe the police are"<BR> Posted by mousey on Nov-02-00 at 12:33 PM (EST)<BR> hoping, as I do, that he is with a friend that's trying to help him and is now afraid to come forward.<BR> As you said LP there are multiple charges this person might face. Perhaps by putting out the word<BR> that they "don't think any crime has been committed" the police hope to get this person to come<BR> forward. <P> Maybe Leah thinks this too--at least it would give some logic to her refusal to approve the AMW<BR> appearance.<P> Earlier, when it had just happened, I had given some thought to the possibility that Zach had actually<BR> gone to a friend his own age and was hiding out there unbeknowst to the parent(s). If the parent(s)<BR> worked he might have been able to pull it off for a few days--but it's been so long now..... <P> <BR> <BR> <P> <BR> 40 . "I hope you are right, mousey"<BR> Posted by LovelyPigeon on Nov-02-00 at 03:22 PM (EST)<BR> because I desperately hope that Zach is alive and ok somewhere. <P> Don't you think it would be more effective for the cops to spell out that anyone who has attempted<BR> to help Zachary is not committing crime, and they should contact police for help? I do!<P> As it is, it says to me(and maybe that's why the general shrug of shoulders by those in the<BR> Clearwater area)that the police don't see this as such a big deal...no crime=no skin off their<BR> nose=why bother? <P> <BR> <BR> <P> <BR> 41 . "Remembering Boulder JBR And All Children ..."<BR> Posted by LadyBug on Nov-02-00 at 05:15 PM (EST)<BR> 1) " Hold your babies close..." and then ...<BR> 2)" There is no killer out there...", that last statement is/was a lie. We know for a fact there was/is<BR> killers 'out there' and they are everywhere, Florida included.<P> Heather Thomas, B.C. and Sarah Payne, Surrey England, two ongoing investigations at this time. Both<BR> little girls met up with the snake-monster-sickpuppy :( Where is the monster?<P> I feel positive the police are continueing their investigation in the background searching for Zachary,<BR> the fact that his Mother's ( Leah )life seemed to be the major story at the time, the authorities took<BR> note and stopped releasing any further press releases which, IMHO was the right thing to do. There<BR> was no reason to drag Leah down further and remember we don't know what was included in the text<BR> of the AMW TV airing. She may have sought legal advise and had been advised to say 'no'. She had<BR> custody and those same rights as other parents.<P> The little black puppy and Zachary's personal property left behind is baffling, this is why IMO he left<BR> willingly with a 'friend'. Remember Asha Degree,little girl NC ? ( in this forum )left her bed early a.m<BR> February 14th, seen on the hwy in the dark by truckers and never to be seen again ???<P> When kids, calmly or upset walk out those first couple of hours are crucial. It's all so different and a<BR> dark huge world of horror might be next. <P> Who's helping Asha ? Who's helping Zachary?<P> <BR> <BR> <P> <BR> 42 . "I meant Zach, sorry ladybug."<BR> Posted by Ashley on Nov-03-00 at 01:42 AM (EST)<BR> I was looking at his picture and thinking how much he looked like a Josh that i know... have to had<BR> that on my mind while typing. There are so many Zachs and Josh's.<P> I have a good feeling about Zach after reading some of your posts. maybe someone does have him<BR> and is just afraid to come forward. <P> It seems to me if Leah was involved she would have cracked by now.<P> Let's just pray for the best and that he comes home soon.<BR> <BR> <BR> <P> <BR> 43 . "New Idea"<BR> Posted by Lilac on Nov-05-00 at 09:11 PM (EST)<BR> In reading your posts above, you all gave me a new idea. I couldn't figure out why they were<BR> removing posters, etc. Well, how about this.<P> What if she's a crappy mother, the cops kinda sorta have an idea of where he is (like a good home)<BR> and they're looking the other way so Zach can have a better life than a semi-hooker mom who<BR> parties rather than stay home to love her child. Far fetched? Ya, but I've heard of stranger things.<P> LP, I especially love your donut shop humor. <P> Thanks for keeping up with all of this, LadyBug! <P> <BR> <BR> <P> <BR> 44 . "Idea ... However..."<BR> Posted by LadyBug on Nov-05-00 at 10:56 PM (EST)<BR> FBI isn't going to allow such goings on. The PD stopped the press releases because the story<BR> smashed Zachary's Mother ( Leah ), and they wanted no part of that. Finding Zachary was more<BR> important than the gossip that story promoted. <P> Lilac it would be nice IF your idea was a workable 'fact', there's too much at stake and Zachary has<BR> been gone far too long, it's scary. <BR> <BR> <BR> <P> <BR> 45 . "LadyBug"<BR> Posted by Lilac on Nov-08-00 at 01:17 AM (EST)<BR> I hate to ask, but have they taken cadaver dogs out on searches of the woods nearby?<P> I can't believe that his mother would or could kill him. Seems like, besides being crazy, that it would<BR> be physically unlikely. He looks like a strong boy.<P> No one has EVER said whether or not the dog is still there. If the dog is gone, maybe Zach just ran<BR> away.<P> Satin? Why don't you ask the managers office? Really, how many apts allow dogs, anyway? <P> <BR> <BR> <P> <BR> 46 . "Good Point Lilac "<BR> Posted by LadyBug on Nov-08-00 at 07:14 AM (EST)<BR> I have no recollection that K-9 units were used. I would have thought the units would have been<BR> available in Clearwater,FLA and usually brought in. I will try to find the answer. They weren't used in<BR> Boulder, CO. Christmas '96, or JonBenet would have been found immediately. We all know how<BR> important K-9 units are.<P> No, I don't know about the 'little black puppy' and Leah has moved. They may have allowed animals<BR> at Savanna Apts with a deposit, dunno. I'm hoping Satin wont go near that apartment building. It has<BR> been suggested that danger lurks close by, which may or may not have any connection to Zachary's<BR> disappearance, but he had to have been seen before or after leaveing and no one is talking. That's<BR> what's so darn scary... <P> <BR> <BR> <P> <BR> 47 . "golfclub??"<BR> Posted by birgitta on Nov-08-00 at 08:40 AM (EST)<BR> do you know ladybug if there is a golfclub near where zach used to live?i´we asked spirit about this<BR> case but the only thing i get is a golfclub,and someone´s golfing,do you know if he played golf or had<BR> anything to do with golf? <P> <BR> <BR> <P> <BR> 48 . "yes, dogs were used"<BR> Posted by LovelyPigeon on Nov-08-00 at 11:01 AM (EST)<BR> The links at St. Pete Times aren't working for me today, or I'd cut and paste, but dogs were used to<BR> search for Zachary. One sniffed a trail straight to a portion of wall at the apartment complex, as I<BR> remember, deadended.<P> The complex does allow pets under 25 pounds, with a non-refundable $300 deposit. The puppy was<BR> mentioned only once, by a neighbor in the complex, who said Zachary was playing with his "new<BR> puppy" the day before he disappeared. <P> <BR> <BR> <P> <BR> 49 . "LP, Thanks. I feel better."<BR> Posted by Lilac on Nov-08-00 at 11:38 PM (EST)<BR> Those dogs traced Zach to the wall? That makes me feel more secure that he ran away. I mean,<BR> unless someone dragged him out of his apt, down the stairs, across the parking lot, etc...not likely. I<BR> feel as though he's safe hiding somewhere.<P> Question. If you had a child disappear, would you move? weird. <P> <BR> <BR> <P> <BR> 50 . "K-9 In Action "<BR> Posted by LadyBug on Nov-09-00 at 01:26 AM (EST)<BR> Thanks LP, needed that :)<BR> Lilac I suppose if I couldn't pay the rent, there would be no other way, EXCEPT to move IF I had<BR> been evicted and refused? Heck the sheriff would come, my body out and all belongings on the curb.<BR> Haven't you ever seen personal property, furniture next to the sidewalks...scavengers everyone<BR> picking through that stuff...dogs, rain, mud and snow makes no difference. <P> I have seen it! It's a terrible shame and suppose we will be seeing more of it in the next year as<BR> things tighten up, prices go sky high, including rent because the taxes go up and people just can't<BR> make $ stretch far enough for food, let alone the monthly rent. <P> <BR> <BR> <P> <BR> 51 . "Close Thread Please "<BR> Posted by LadyBug on Nov-09-00 at 06:04 PM (EST)<BR> Please go to Part 2, this thread is loading to slow for some. Copy/paste what you wish from here to<BR> there. Thanks all...<P> End post <P>