Mother's 35-Year Search for Missing Son Continues Despite Police Case Review
Why I KNOW my son Ben Needham is still alive 35 years after he vanished – I won’t stop even after cops ‘dropped’ case

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Kerry Needham has maintained hope that her son, Ben, who disappeared in 1991 at 21 months old on the Greek island of Kos, is still alive. Despite South Yorkshire Police stating they have 'reviewed' the case and are leaving further inquiries to Greek authorities, Kerry insists there are still avenues to explore and is demanding answers about the investigation's future.
- 01Ben Needham vanished on July 24, 1991, while playing near a farmhouse in Kos, Greece, during a family trip.
- 02Kerry Needham was informed that the police investigation would be handed over to Greek authorities and Interpol, leading to confusion about the case's status.
- 03South Yorkshire Police has received less than £2 million for the investigation, compared to £13 million allocated to the Madeleine McCann case.
- 04Kerry believes Ben was likely abducted by child traffickers and continues to receive leads, including a recent DNA match inquiry.
- 05Despite the police's claims of no change in their support, Kerry feels misled and is seeking a meeting with senior officers for clarification.
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Kerry Needham has spent 35 years searching for her son, Ben, who disappeared while playing near a farmhouse on the Greek island of Kos in July 1991. Recently, she faced a setback when South Yorkshire Police informed her that they would no longer actively pursue the case, instead leaving it to Greek authorities and Interpol. This announcement came as a shock to Kerry, who has always believed that Ben is still alive and may have been kidnapped. She has expressed frustration over the police's handling of the case, claiming they had previously assured her of ongoing investigations and plans to collaborate with Greek officials. Despite the police's insistence that their role has not changed, Kerry is demanding clarity on the investigation's future. Over the years, the Needham family has received numerous leads, including a recent inquiry into a possible DNA match with an American man. Kerry remains hopeful, stating that there are still avenues to explore and witnesses to revisit. The disparity in funding for the investigations into Ben's disappearance compared to other high-profile cases, such as that of Madeleine McCann, has added to her distress. Kerry continues to fight for answers and seeks a meeting with senior police officials to address her concerns.
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Kerry Needham's ongoing search for her son highlights the emotional toll on families of missing persons and raises questions about resource allocation in police investigations.
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