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Zachary Bernhardt Missing Person Case

Last seen in Clearwater, Florida on Sep 11, 2000

Victim Details

Aug 11, 2009

Feb 13, 2023

Zachary

Bernhardt

33

8

54 inches

60 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Sep 11, 2000

Clearwater

Florida

Pinellas County

33754

No

25891

Clearwater Police Department

Clearwater

Florida

Pinellas County

33756

Michael Hasty

Lieutenant

645 Pierce St, Florida

7275624242

Local

Law Enforcement

200025517

Clearwater Police Department

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

No

07/31/2026


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Zachary Bernhardt, an 8-year-old boy, was reported missing on September 11, 2000, from his home in Clearwater, Florida. On the night of his disappearance, he was sleeping in his mother's bed as she struggled with insomnia. His mother, Leah Hackett, left the apartment around 2:00 a.m. to take a walk and swim, and when she returned, Zachary was missing.

The last confirmed sighting of Zachary was around 4:00 a.m. His mother reported him missing shortly before 5:00 a.m. Following his d ...
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