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Ryan Bernhardt Missing Person Case

Last seen in Destin, Florida on Sep 10, 2024

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Victim Details

Sep 10, 2024

Sep 12, 2024

Ryan

Bernhardt

16

14

63 inches

105 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Sep 10, 2024

Destin

Florida

Okaloosa County

No

152552

Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office

Shalimar

Florida

Okaloosa County

32579

50 2nd Street, Florida

8506895655

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.sheriff-okaloosa.org/

24-11969

Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Brown

Brown

Yes

Sep 18, 2026


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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP129088) and 1 other source
Ryan Bernhardt, a 14-year-old boy from Destin, Florida, was reported missing on September 10, 2024. He disappeared in the Destin area, prompting an extensive search operation led by the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has been involved, listing Ryan's case in their Missing Endangered Persons Information Clearinghouse. Unfortunately, the search ended tragically when Ryan's body was found after a multi-agency effort spanning several days. Authorities are still reviewing the incident, which has greatly impacted the local community.
Last Seen: Sep 10, 2024

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