Above: Zackary Kirsh in 1996 (left) and an age-progressed image to 18, circa 2010 (right)

Zackary Lamar Kirsh

Last seen in York, South Carolina on June 1, 1996

Vital statistics: White male. Born on May 26, 1992. Sandy brown hair, brown eyes. He may use the alias "Zach Sketo." He has a scar on his forehead and may have asthma. Was four at the time.

NCIC number: M-953016360

Circumstances: He was abducted by his non-custodial mother, Marisa Ann Kirsh. A photo and vital statistics are posted below. A felony warrant for kidnapping was issued for her on August 12, 1996. His father now has custody of him. She and Zackary were seen in South Africa after his abduction. In October 2007, Marisa was arrested and charged with smuggling components needed to construct nuclear weaponry for a terrorist organization. The trial is pending and she remains in South Africa. It is not known if Zackary's whereabouts are known at this time.


Above: Marisa Kirsh in 1996

Vital statistics: White female. Born on March 2, 1961. Brown hair, brown eyes. She may use the last name "Sketo." Some agencies refer to her as "Marisa Ann Sketo-Kirsh." Was thirty-five at the time.

If you have any information as to Zackary's whereabouts, please contact the York County Sheriff's Office at 803-628-3059. Any information received can be kept confidential.


Information used to compile this case file came from the following sources:
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
The Charley Project
The Doe Network
Texas Department of Public Safety
News 24 South Africa

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