Missing People

Missing People’s Based on a True Story campaign uses the public’s interest in true crime to make an important point: these stories aren’t entertainment. They’re real people, and real families still waiting for answers. This campaign is about shifting how we talk about missing people and standing with the families behind every disappearance. At the centre is our new Responsible Narratives charter — a commitment to engaging with these stories responsibly and respectfully. Learn more about the campaign and sign the pledge: misspl.co/T2xs50YzNWf @HelloMerman

Every 90 seconds, someone is reported missing in the UK. For Catherine's family, that statistic became a reality. "It's the last thing I think of at night and the first thing that enters my mind as I wake in the morning." Read her story: misspl.co/Y7tr5101Jbc #Every90Seconds #MissingPeople

Luke Durbin went missing from Suffolk in May 2006. Twenty years on from his disappearance, his mother Nicki has spoken to @Telegraph about Luke’s disappearance, and her efforts to find him. Read the full story: telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/11…

"It just feels like this can't be real. I would never have imagined this happening to our family at all. Levi was on his way up and worked hard to get where he was." On Levi Davis' 4th missing anniversary today, his mother, Julie Davis, continues to keep his memory alive and encourages the public to continue the search. Levi was last seen in Barcelona, Spain, on 29 November 2024. Julie Davis spoke to @MetroUK to reflect on that day and on life since her son's disappearance. Read the full interview here: misspl.co/XKTr5104Avs #findLeviDavis

“Levi would do anything to put a smile on people’s faces: whether it was offering encouragement, helping someone through a difficult time, or simply making people laugh." - Julie, Levi's mum Today is the fourth missing anniversary of Levi Davis. Levi, aged 24 at the time, was last seen in #Barcelona, #Spain, on 6 November 2022. Julie has filmed a video appealing for any information leading to Levi being reunited with her. She also shares fond memories of Levi and the impact his missing has had on her. Watch Julie's Missing Pieces video here: misspl.co/qBZv5104bXO #findLeviDavis misspl.co/nIUV5102xJk

This week, we met @LabourSatvir, Minister for Safeguarding and VAWG alongside @JoshMacAlister, Minister for Children and Families, and @MichelleWelshMP, Chair of the APPG on Missing Adults and Children this week to discuss priorities for the government's leadership on missing. Ministers heard about the importance of providing up to date guidance for supporting children who go missing, so children get the right support as soon as they signal something is wrong. We also spoke about the importance of providing better direction for how different areas of public service, from health to education and policing can work together to ensure everyone who goes missing gets the best response and an opportunity to talk about why they went missing and what happened while they were away. 80% of adults who go missing are experiencing mental health crisis, and over 60% of children who go missing are reported missing more than once. A clear government strategy could help to reduce repeat missing, ensure everyone gets follow up support and reduce deaths during missing episodes.

Cheyri, 11, has been missing from #Birmingham #England since 3/11. Please RT and help us find #CheyriPhing #FindEveryChild misspl.co/XFY85104bfj

Today is the 33rd missing anniversary of Jamie Cheesman. Jamie, aged 16 at the time, was last seen in #Grimsby, #Humberside, on 5 November 1993. We are thinking of her loved ones at this time. To help #findJamieCheesman, please share this appeal and report any sightings to us. misspl.co/OZjg5102xA4

This winter, please support the Telegraph Christmas Charity Appeal to help us continue our vital work to be a lifeline for missing people and their loved ones. telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/10…

Calling all teachers and school staff in London! London Marathon have opened up the Saturday 2027 run for two spots per London school to encourage running and health. If you want to be a part of Team Missing People and raise money for our vital cause whilst running the marathon, now is your chance! If you run for Missing People, you can either pay your registration fee and just raise what you can, or agree to fundraise £500 and we can pay the registration fee for you! You only have until 4pm on the 5th of November to apply, so please do so here, and contact us once you get a place: misspl.co/Fah05103OSh #LondonMarathon #LondonMarathon2027 #TeamMissingPeople

Today we mark what would have been the 25th birthday of Richard Okorogheye. On 22 March 2021, Richard - who lived with sickle cell disease - was 19 when he left his home and travelled to Loughton in Essex. He was unfortunately found deceased two weeks later. Richard's untimely death has been devastating for his mother Evidence, and she has worked tirelessly to campaign for answers, accountability and meaningful change following a lack of police response in the early days of Richard's disappearance. Richard's legacy lives on in his mother's pursuit for justice in ensuring other missing Black people's stories are heard and are given a fair response by the media and relevant authorities. We are thinking of Evidence today and continue to send her our deepest condolences.

Today is the 22nd missing anniversary of John Deakin, who was 53 when he went missing from #Sheffield, #SouthYorkshire, on 4 November 2004. We are thinking of John and his loved ones today. #findJohnDeakin misspl.co/z3AN5102wNx

As part of @Telegraph Charity Appeal, they have spoken to Peter Boxell, who has written a letter to his son, Lee. Lee has been missing since September 1988, and was aged just 15 at the time of his disappearance. Missing People have supported Lee's family over the years, and Peter is a member of our Missing People Choir, which offers an opportunity for those with missing loved ones to get together and sing. Read Peter's letter and learn more about the appeal: misspl.co/lnCx5103CXX

Today marks the 28th missing anniversary of Kenneth Jones. Kenneth was 18 when he went missing from #Glenrothes, #Fife, on 3 November 1998. Our thoughts go out to Kenneth and his loved ones throughout this difficult time. #findKennethJones misspl.co/6rwa5102uZ9

There is about a month remaining to sign-up for the Evening of Hope and Remembrance, our largest event held in support of those who have been impacted and in remembrance of those that are missed . Are you a family or friend with experience of a loved one going missing, a professional linked to missing or a charity supporter? Join us on Monday 7th December in central London. Sign-up here: misspl.co/JBfV50ZISsN Sign-ups close on Wednesday 2nd December.

"What can I say about Allan? He was always the life and soul at parties. Allan had a special character: he got on with everyone, and everyone liked him even though he was full of carry on and always tried to make everyone laugh around him." - Allan Bryant Snr, Allan's father Today marks the 13th missing anniversary of Allan Bryant, who was 23 when he disappeared from #Glenrothes, #Fife, on 3 November 2013. Earlier this year, Allan Snr wrote a blog to reflect on his memories of celebrating the day with Allan Jr, and the impact of his disappearance on the rest of the Bryant family. Read here: misspl.co/ZiuQ5102u6X To help #findAllanBryant, please share this appeal and report any sightings to us. misspl.co/eLJ85102u6V

Today marks the 27th missing anniversary of Ellen Coss, who was 50 when she went missing from #Manchester, #GreaterManchester, on 3 November 1999. We are thinking of her loved ones throughout this time. #findEllenCoss misspl.co/Ll0e5102wG6

This week is the birthday of Chad Gibson. Chad, aged 32 at the time, disappeared from #Newquay, #Cornwall, on 19 December 2015. Our thoughts go out to Chad and his loved ones throughout this difficult time. #findChadGibson misspl.co/4KpH5102tae

"This year, 2026, marks the 30th anniversary of Damien’s disappearance. Damien’s family ... are appealing for your help to help find him or understand what happened to him that night. We have not given up on finding out what happened to Damien." - Valerie, Damien's mother. Today, on Damien's 30th anniversary, we refresh our appeal for any new information on his whereabouts. Damien was 16 when he went missing from #Cowes, #IsleOfWight, on the night of 2nd November 1996 whilst on a night out. Our thoughts are with Damien's loved ones today. To help #findDamienNettles, please share this appeal, and report any sightings to us or Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary on 101, quoting reference 449990106843 or Operation Ridgewood. misspl.co/7MIR5102tAW Tonight, Val and Sally-Anne, Damien's aunt, will appear on Channel 5 with Dan Walker. Catch their interview between 5-6pm.