CA CA - Christopher, 3, & Lisa Zaharias, 15 mos, Santa Ana, 20 Nov 1987

[Tired Professor]

There is an awesome, and very informative, podcast with Lou that Klein Investigative Services did. It’s on the Facebook page dedicated to finding the children. It sounds like they have some leads and possible intel they are working with.

 

[Tired Professor]

DBM - duplicate post

 

[Bagpus]

I assume Dad has entered his DNA into Gedmatch and other similar sites?

 

[Tired Professor]

Yes, it was discussed towards the end of the podcast. I don’t remember if GED match was specifically mentioned but it was said that Lou has tested through numerous sites like Ancestry so it was advised to anyone thinking they maybe Chris or Lisa to test through one of the DNA sites online.

 

[Tired Professor]

The podcast was on the February 24th post:

https://m.facebook.com/HelpFindtheZahariasChildren/?__tn__=C-R

It’s very informational. I learned details I didn’t know about. For instance it sounds like they believe the kids were later split up and told that Lou was dead.

 

[Tired Professor]

In two days it will be 36 years since these kids have disappeared. It’s been too long. Someone needs to share what they know.

 

[spartanx]

This is one where I believe the children (well, the adults now) are still alive and somewhere with no idea that they are missing children... Based on what I have seen in other cases, they are most likely missing children. They have given false identities without having any idea of their true identities, perhaps they have been transferred to another country or even given up for adoption...
I think it's surprising in this age of technology that no one has caught up with her (the mother). It really must be off the grid...
I really hope they find them before their father passes away. They deserve to know each other even if it is for a short time. Poor man who has lived with it for so long, suffering for her children every day... A truly cruel and selfish woman to do that to her children and her father...

 

[Unalienable Rights]

Father offers support in Lina Khil case as he searches for his own missing children

The disappearance of Lina Khil hits close to home in more ways than one for Louis Zaharias. He lives near the Khils, and his kids have been missing for years.

news4sanantonio.com

February 27, 2024 article.

 

[MonaMae]

bump

 

[emem1138]

Bumping

 

[Tired Professor]

New (well, fairly recent anyway) podcast regarding the Zaharias children:

 

[Muffin0326]

Just logging in to see if there is anything new. I always feel so badly for him. I am very doubtful that the kids are still in the country. It would have been very easy for them to move to at least Canada in the 80's or 90's.

 

[Tired Professor]

Just racking my brain thinking of some well known cases of people who were successful at obtaining new identities in the 80’s…. Lori Kennedy, Susan Sevakis/Franklyn Floyd, Jerry Ambrozuk… they all did the same thing - went to a cemetery and looked for someone who died close to their age and assumed their identity.
In any of the known towns where Susan visited after leaving, I would check the cemetery records to see if anyone close to Susan’s age died before she disappeared, and investigate it as a possible alias. Far out I know, but maybe?

 

[Mfcovent]

Louis' post today on Facebook broke my heart. I can't stand sending my kids to their father's house for 3 days for their visitation. I cannot imagine a lifetime of missing them and not knowing. Heartbreaking. I pray for answers for this sweet man.

 

[chaddylex]

Louis' post today on Facebook broke my heart. I can't stand sending my kids to their father's house for 3 days for their visitation. I cannot imagine a lifetime of missing them and not knowing. Heartbreaking. I pray for answers for this sweet man.

So sad. Susan's family used to live in my area, where her brother in law was a Pastor at St Michael's Orthodox Church in Greensburg. I am wondering if Susan, Lisa and Christopher were ever in Southwestern PA, because everyone is certain they were hiding them.

Also, I just googled the church and Susan, Lisa and Christopher's pictures came up on Yelp

TOP 10 BEST St Michael Orthodox near Greensburg, PA - Updated 2025 - Yelp

Top 10 Best St Michael Orthodox in Greensburg, PA - Last Updated October 2025 - Yelp - St Michael's Orthodox Church, St Michael's Orthodox Church Rectory, St Michael's Antiochian Orthodox Church, St Michaels's Orthodox Greek Catholic Church, St Michaels Russian Orthodox Church, St Michael's...

www.yelp.com

 

[Mfcovent]

So sad. Susan's family used to live in my area, where her brother in law was a Pastor at St Michael's Orthodox Church in Greensburg. I am wondering if Susan, Lisa and Christopher were ever in Southwestern PA, because everyone is certain they were hiding them.

Also, I just googled the church and Susan, Lisa and Christopher's pictures came up on Yelp

TOP 10 BEST St Michael Orthodox near Greensburg, PA - Updated 2025 - Yelp

Top 10 Best St Michael Orthodox in Greensburg, PA - Last Updated October 2025 - Yelp - St Michael's Orthodox Church, St Michael's Orthodox Church Rectory, St Michael's Antiochian Orthodox Church, St Michaels's Orthodox Greek Catholic Church, St Michaels Russian Orthodox Church, St Michael's...

www.yelp.com

I fell into this rabbit hole HARD a few years ago. I am certain Susan's family knows where they are. It is so heartbreaking. I wish we knew their reasoning. I have so many questions. I just cannot imagine.

 

[chaddylex]

I fell into this rabbit hole HARD a few years ago. I am certain Susan's family knows where they are. It is so heartbreaking. I wish we knew their reasoning. I have so many questions. I just cannot imagine.

I did too. I went in as far as seeing that Susan's niece went to college with one of my daughter's friends and they were friends on FB. I thought about asking him if he knew anything about Susan's niece and that her aunt and cousins were missing, but I didn't.

 

[Mfcovent]

I did too. I went in as far as seeing that Susan's niece went to college with one of my daughter's friends and they were friends on FB. I thought about asking him if he knew anything about Susan's niece and that her aunt and cousins were missing, but I didn't.

Oh girl, I would've asked IMMEDIATELY haha

 

[Aurora90]

When I saw your post, I decided to check it out too and wow, I am glad I did. I learned a lot that I didn’t know before and was so emotional listening to their Dad talk about taking Christopher to the circus and riding in the Trans Am together. I want this case solved so badly and like the podcast stated, it seems so solvable! How has their mom managed to hide them for so long? I am wondering if maybe they moved out of the country. Just curious if anyone has any theories?

Canada maybe? Surely family on the maternal side has been watched at some point…

 

[Tired Professor]

Canada maybe? Surely family on the maternal side has been watched at some point…

That is exactly what I keep thinking! If they staked out her family long enough and watched their activities online, I am sure they would find something, right?