Endangered Missing
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KAYLA BERG
DOB: Aug 29, 1993
Missing: Aug 11, 2009
Height: 5'2" (157 cm)
Eyes: Brown
Race: White
Age Now: 16
Sex: Female
Weight: 108 lbs (49 kg)
Hair: Brown
Missing From:
ANTIGO WI United States
Kayla's ears and navel are pierced. She has a scar on the right side of her nose. She also has a scar on her right shin.

ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
1-800-843-5678 (1-800-THE-LOST)

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Antigo Police Department (Wisconsin) 1-715-627-6411

Are the answers to missing person and murder cases in the cards?

A “cold case” playing card program that is in county jails throughout New York State aims to bring home missing persons, solve homicides, and provide resolution for families who desperately need answers. Appealing to the consciences of inmates, the program hopes to aid in solving unresolved or ongoing investigations.
The program was initiated in NYS by Doug and Mary Lyall, whose daughter Suzanne Lyall has been missing since 1998. They founded the Center for HOPE to provide a resource for the cause of missing and unidentified persons. As a not for profit 501 c (3) organization the Center for HOPE relies on assistance from many sources and individuals including Michael Salem, who serves as an advisor and is a member of Parents of Murdered Children.

The cards feature cold cases of endangered missing persons, unidentified deceased, and homicide victims. The hope is the card program may be the trigger for prisoners - who either have carried out the crime or have information about it - to reveal what they know. These inmates hear things. They know things. It is like interviewing the prison inmates about 52 different cold cases all at the same time! People may have been sleeping the information for 20 to 30 years.

Inmates are able to anonymously call a tipline if they have information on any of the featured individuals, and if any viable leads result in arrests, identified inmates may receive rewards.

The deck is a standard 52 card deck with jokers that include information about the program. Ideally, each unique card displays a color photo of the individual along with basic identifying information, the circumstances of the disappearance/homicide, reward information, and a tip line phone number.

With a government grant, 7200 decks of cards have been distributed to inmates throughout the 57 county jails in New York State. The reception has been outstanding and tips have increased dramatically.
The cards are being distributed to the non prison population, including: high crime urban areas, probation offices, homeless shelters and truck stops.

The Center for HOPE is actively exploring funding opportunities that would allow the program
to expand to a second deck of cards featuring additional cases.

If you would like to contribute to this program, please send your donations to:

The Center for HOPE, 20 Prospect Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020,
fax 518-884-8761, ph. 518-884-8761, email: hope4themissing@yahoo.com
For additional information about the Center for HOPE go to: www.hope4themissing.org
For additional information on the cold case homicide of Christopher O'Connor, including reward information, go to www.helpchristopher.com