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On September 11, 2000, at approximately 4:47 am, 8-year-old Zachary Bernhardt was reported missing from his apartment in Clearwater, Florida. Within hours, hundreds of investigators and volunteers were searching for him. But they found no trace of Zach, and as the investigation unfolded, they began questioning whether they had ever been told the full story about what happened that night. More than 25 years later, Zach remains missing and everyone is left asking the same question: What really happened to Zach Bernhardt? If anyone has any information, please contact NCMEC at 1-800-843-5678 or…
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Derrick Levasseur & Square Mile Studios · True Crime · English
Join former police detective and private investigator, Derrick Levasseur as he covers a new unsolved case every week. He'll discuss the facts of the case, give you his perspective on the investigation, and leave you with contact information for the individuals or organizations connected to the case
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E148 · 3 Aug 2026 · 44 min
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E147 · 27 Jul 2026 · 45 min
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E146 · 21 Jul 2026 · 54 min
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E145 · 13 Jul 2026 · 46 min
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E143 · 29 Jun 2026 · 48 min
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E142 · 22 Jun 2026 · 43 min
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E141 · 15 Jun 2026 · 50 min
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E140 · 8 Jun 2026 · 53 min
140: MISSING: John and Shelly Markley
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E139 · 1 Jun 2026 · 49 min
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