We have reached nine days now since seven-year-old Kyron Horman disappeared. Many dozens of people are out searching for him, but let's face it -- he couldn't have survived that long on his own. Either somebody is holding him, or he is deceased.

There are several theories floating around on the internet about what has happened to this boy. It's easy to find them, if you must. My own is that the authorities believe him to be dead, have a prime suspect, and are collecting evidence against that person now, as well as searching for the child's remains. I suspect there will be some breaks in the case soon.

It's a dark, dark story, and we pray for light, but it's hard to see any kind of good ending now. Lord have mercy.