CA CA - Michael Vanzandt, 36, Hermosa Beach, 5 March 2016

[Caring1]

Bumping for Michael and his family. Hoping answers will come soon.

 

[Spartygirl]

Jan 17th is Michael's Birthday

His mom shared her Birthday wish to him ....the last one before he went missing, Jan 17, 2016
She is on her way today, to Hermosa Beach where he went Missing in 2016.


""This post is from the last time I was able to share a happy birthday wish to my son Mike Vanzandt . Today he would be 44 years old. Tomorrow I will be at Hermosa beach where he was last seen. I LOVE YOU FOR ALWAYS Michael, from the moon and back a zillion times and with all my heart

I miss you so very much

8 Years Ago
See your memories

January 17, 2016 ·
Happy Birthday Mike Vanzandt! I cannot put into words how much I love you. The day you were born felt like a miracle to me. Well it hurt like hell for hours but ended up being the first precious moment in my life. I am proud of who you are and what a great Dad you are to your precious children! Rock on son and always know I Love You to the moon and back a billion times and miss you so very much! Seriously, Mom♡

 

[whitelilac]

A local article today. This happened last week actually at a beach I frequent.

Some speculation that it MIGHT be Michael Vanzandt.

"The 36-year-old Air Force veteran and father of three was last seen on surveillance cameras walking down the Hermosa Beach Pier Plaza on March 5, 2016, a little more than five miles away from the 300 block of Paseo Del Mar where the new remains were recently located. "

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/human-skull-found-on-l-a-county-beach-prompts-investigation/

 

[Spartygirl]

Post by Michael's mom, Robyn on Veterans day, last week

Robyn is with Mike Vanzandt.​

Not a day goes by that I don't stop missing my son, that I still look for him, that I don't wonder what happened to him, that I don't think of his children and that I don't 100% appreciate his service not only to us Americans but to many others around the world. #bringmikevanzandthome P L E A S E

 

[Spartygirl]

A local article today. This happened last week actually at a beach I frequent.

Some speculation that it MIGHT be Michael Vanzandt.

"The 36-year-old Air Force veteran and father of three was last seen on surveillance cameras walking down the Hermosa Beach Pier Plaza on March 5, 2016, a little more than five miles away from the 300 block of Paseo Del Mar where the new remains were recently located. "

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/human-skull-found-on-l-a-county-beach-prompts-investigation/

Thank you so much for letting us know !!!

I have sent info to his family <3

 

[whitelilac]

wrong thread, sorry

 

[CalmSeas]

Thank you so much for letting us know !!!

I have sent info to his family <3

I was just coming here to bring this to you. I’m so sorry. I hope this brings you and his family some peace.
This is my local beach. Please let me know if I can do anything for you.

Human skull found on LA beach raises questions about missing Air Force vet

Michael David Vanzandt, a 44-year-old father-of-three and two-tour war veteran, was last seen on March 5 2016 in Hermosa Beach

www.independent.co.uk

 

[Spartygirl]

I was just coming here to bring this to you. I’m so sorry. I hope this brings you and his family some peace.
This is my local beach. Please let me know if I can do anything for you.

Human skull found on LA beach raises questions about missing Air Force vet

Michael David Vanzandt, a 44-year-old father-of-three and two-tour war veteran, was last seen on March 5 2016 in Hermosa Beach

www.independent.co.uk

Thank you

I sent the info to his mom and she said her other son who now lives in CA was aware, and they are waiting for ME and forensic testings.

They are waiting for dental forensic testing at this point and she will let me know once they find anything out.

 

[Spartygirl]

UPDATE from Michael's Mom

My son Tyler VanZandt has posted the information that I am sharing below regarding the conclusion of the skeleton found at the beach that could have possibly been my son Mike Vanzandt remains. It has been determined by the coroners office it is not him.
When the story started unfolding and the possibility seemed that the reality of it being him was a huge possibility, I took it extremely hard. Selfishly, I didn't want it to be him, it was too painful. I felt gut punched with loss all over again. It was the feeling that it may truly be the end and not the ending I wanted to ever face. The only type of closure I ever will wish for is to see him alive again.
The best thing that happened out of this is his story got out there once again. The worst thing is someone else has lost a loved one and we hurt for them and their tragic loss.
I want all of you to know that we sincerely appreciate the many of you that have reached out in support of all of my family no matter the outcome. You are the pieces that hold us together and for that I am forever grateful. Wherever Micheal maybe, he too would be overwhelmed by your kindness and forever thankful.
Love to you ALL

 

[Spartygirl]

UPDATE FROM MICHAEL'S BROTHER, TYLER

Tyler VanZandt​

4h ·
Hi all,
I wanted to share an update, as I know many of you have been anxiously awaiting news about whether the human remains recently discovered near Redondo Beach would be a match to my missing brother, Mike Vanzandt.
We recently learned from the LA Coroner’s Office that a dental exam determined it was NOT Michael. This news is emotionally complex for many of us, as the closure we sought would also have meant facing the finality we fear most. We are grateful to the Coroner’s Office and the PVPD for their assistance.
Michael has been missing from Hermosa Beach, CA, since March 2016. There are still NO evidence or leads about how he disappeared. Over the years, our family has occasionally faced situations like this one. Each time, it’s an emotional rollercoaster, leaving us with no answers and our hearts further hardened. This was no exception.
In this particular case, due to the prevailing narrative around his disappearance, the speculation was picked up by several news outlets and social media groups. Many hypothesized that there was a strong chance it was him. This reignited many emotions we first experienced eight years ago, and we began bracing ourselves for the worst. Michael’s children, now young adults, also got a front-row seat to the often insensitive nature of internet comment sections, while also witnessing the immense love for their dad and the continued support for our family.
While we didn’t find him, I am thankful that more people now know his story and that the possibility still remains that we reunite with him some day. We will continue putting one foot in front of the other, sharing his story, and looking for him. We hope you will continue to do the same.
As the holiday season approaches, I encourage you to treasure your loved ones, to be grateful, and to remember that many people are quietly facing challenges we cannot see or appreciate. Let’s approach one another with compassion and choose kindness.

 

[songbrd]

 

[JSolt1210]

One thing John Lordan mentioned and showed on his video is how close Michael would've been to Hermosa Beach Pier, which extends into the Pacific Ocean.

Instead of a late night swim, could Michael have gone to the pier instead, and somehow slipped and fell into the water? This would explain why none of his possessions was found because they all would've abruptly gone with him into the water. But it wouldn't explain why nothing washed up on shore, though I don't know what the currents are like over there.

It also doesn't explain how this could've happened without any witnesses, though maybe there were few to no people on the pier—or at least at the spot on the pier he could've fallen from.

One other thing I noted in the episode: an investigator said he doesn't believe Michael went for a late night swim, left his clothes and possessions on the beach (as he had at other times), and that they were subsequently stolen because the presumed thief would've turned on Michael's phone. Since the phone never pinged anywhere after a certain time, it was never turned back on, and therefore it wasn't stolen.

I think the flaw in this argument is that it assumes Michael's phone was working properly, and that Michael turned it off intentionally, or the battery died. But what if the phone had an unknown technical problem? In that case, a presumed thief wouldn't have been able to turn it back on in the moment, but they still could've taken it for parts or just discarded it later after realizing there was no use in trying to power it on.

 

[moniii455]

One thing John Lordan mentioned and showed on his video is how close Michael would've been to Hermosa Beach Pier, which extends into the Pacific Ocean.

Instead of a late night swim, could Michael have gone to the pier instead, and somehow slipped and fell into the water? This would explain why none of his possessions was found because they all would've abruptly gone with him into the water. But it wouldn't explain why nothing washed up on shore, though I don't know what the currents are like over there.

It also doesn't explain how this could've happened without any witnesses, though maybe there were few to no people on the pier—or at least at the spot on the pier he could've fallen from.

One other thing I noted in the episode: an investigator said he doesn't believe Michael went for a late night swim, left his clothes and possessions on the beach (as he had at other times), and that they were subsequently stolen because the presumed thief would've turned on Michael's phone. Since the phone never pinged anywhere after a certain time, it was never turned back on, and therefore it wasn't stolen.

I think the flaw in this argument is that it assumes Michael's phone was working properly, and that Michael turned it off intentionally, or the battery died. But what if the phone had an unknown technical problem? In that case, a presumed thief wouldn't have been able to turn it back on in the moment, but they still could've taken it for parts or just discarded it later after realizing there was no use in trying to power it on.

Thats a good theory. I also dont believe he went swimming. But on other hand what could happen? I dont believe he was kidnapped or smth there was alot of people around.