[34] Gosden's father later stated that the purchase of a single ticket rather than a return did not seem strange to him, as Gosden knew numerous people in London with whom he could have stayed. Read about our approach to external linking. Andrew Gosden, from Doncaster, South Yorkshire, was 14 when he vanished in September 2007 after apparently travelling to London. This video answers the question: Can I analyze the disappearance of Andrew Gosden?Support Dr. Grande on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/drgrandeSubscribe to. He was on the Young Gifted and Talented Programme, which was designed to enhance the educational development of the top five percent of school pupils, and he had been expected to score straight A's in his GCSE examinations. 'Andyroo' said he didn't have a bank account because he'd left home when he was 14. I have sent 2 Freedom of Information requests to the Police for the CCTV footage of Andrew on the day he went missing in the hope that seeing his gait might help someone recognise him now. So it had to be Friday, 14th September, 2007. By signing up, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy & to receive electronic communications from Vice Media Group, which may include marketing promotions, advertisements and sponsored content. If this was an account that had been abandoned, you would probably expect them to have deleted the note as well. His son, Andrew, vanished into thin air on September 14, 2007, aged just 14, after travelling from his home in Doncaster to London when he "uncharacteristically" skipped school. "Andrew's is the case that proves this can happen to anyone, don't think you're immune.". Other Games. Andrew Gosden has been missing from Doncaster for almost 15 years - and now police have revealed they have made two arrests. The below is taken from The Missing Andrew Gosden Facebook page. The Roo nickname was in one of the first national news stories on Andrews disappearance back in 2007. https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/a-perfect-son-a-model-family-so-what-made-him-run-away-wrrdtmv87rd. In November of 2008, a man visited Leominster Police Station out of hours, professing, via intercom, to have information about Andrew. The morning of his disappearance, he was seen leaving his home at approximately 8:30 AM, heading towards Westfield Park. [63] This link was investigated by police but the person was not identified. [6] He had been a Cub Scout, but a few months before his disappearance told his father that he would no longer involve himself with the group. The dad said: "I turned to him and said, 'That must be the worse thing, her poor parents,' and he agreed. But the footage wasn't located until 27 days after he went missing - meaning any efforts to search CCTV in the surrounding area were thwarted. Our contact offered to help, asked 'Andyroo' what he needed. The Big Tweet for Missing Children is an online tweetathon held by Missing People every year to mark International Missing Childrens Day. [39] That weekend, the police searched the bushes near the Gosdens' home in Doncaster, but found nothing. For those reading who dont know who this person was, Andrew Gosden was an English boy who disappeared in 2007, when he was just fourteen. The aforementioned Mick Neville believes the possibilities of a connection between Andrew and Alex Sloley, a 16-year-old who went missing from London ten months after him, should be investigated. "Last year, around the time of the tenth anniversary of Andrews disappearance, we received a tip from someone who said hed been talking to someone named 'Andyroo' online," says Kevin. Thousands of people walk past Andrew's face every day - his smile blown up on posters on billboards, train platforms and along major roads. There are a few other accounts with similar usernames, of course. | ITV News Calendar. He said he'd 'just felt like it'. He was last seen on CCTV footage arriving at King's Cross Station and since then police have been unable to corroborate his movements. After four years with no answers, a company offered to perform a sonar search of the Thames - but in a gruesome twist, another body was discovered. [67], Gosden's family have kept his room as he left it and have not changed the locks on the house as Gosden was known to have taken his key. [70] The following day, it was announced that numerous devices had been seized from the men for forensic investigation, which police said could take six months to a year. Andrew is one of many because every two minutes a child is reported missing in the UK - around 80,000 each year. We were careful to cover general logical possibilities (e.g. [25](5 min 55 s) The midday temperature in London on that day was 19C (66F) (peaking at 21C (70F) at 4pm) which is considered to be warm weather in the UK. The chat was brief as a friend came round and bailed him out mid conversation. Gosden's disappearance has featured in several media broadcasts and publications: On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Don't believe that was Andrew. He has not been seen by his . The teenager, who would now be 28-years-old, left his home for . We played games and did arts and crafts stuff with the kids a lot, ever since they were little. By the time anyone did, the trail was cold. "[35], Gosden's family were critical of the police's decision to concentrate on investigating the family rather than requesting CCTV footage beyond Kings Cross during the initial stages of the investigation. They are believed to be the first arrests made in connection to the disappearance. [8] However, the CCTV footage from buses and the adjacent tube station was not requested by the authorities. The last day Kevin Gosden would ever see his son. [34], At 9:35am Gosden was seen boarding the train to King's Cross station alone. I've never seen it written anywhere, at least. [25](43 min 40 s) The family also looked into music concerts that Gosden might have gone to London to attend. Nothing suggests he was bullied. Andrew Gosden (left) who went missing in 2007, aged 14. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. But despite being the "poster boy" for Missing People, no trace of Andrew has ever been found - leading to 12 years of pain for his family. EVERY two minutes a child is reported missing in the UK. [7] Gosden's family described him as a "home bird" who rarely left the house and never without saying where he was going. Andrew, from Doncaster, South . If this was an account that was being used regularly, youd probably expect them to have a profile picture as well. Some more theories: he's in the Thames. It's just what we did that night". Seems strange that was the exact amount of money Andrew withdrew that morning. You are using an out of date browser. Nor was Andrew found in Shrewsbury. [1][58] No trace of Gosden was found during the search, though it did find another body.[59]. Sony confirmed he didn't have an online account on his PSP. Kevin and Glenys immediately phoned friends and family asking if anyone had seen Andrew - later discovering he hadn't been to school that day. "AndyRoo's music inspires children's imagination. En-route, he stopped at an ATM and drew out 200 of the 214 in his account. [14][13][15] The summer school was for children from all over the UK aged 1116 who were in the top 5% academically. AndyRoo's extensive music background provides a solid basis for an album that can be enjoyed by the entire family, over and over again! There's a popular theory on Reddit, that Andrew got on the train that morning, from Doncaster to London King's Cross, to attend a concert. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Almost every person named Andrew has been called this at some point; many choose it as their nickname. [27], At 8:05am[28] Gosden left his house and was witnessed walking across the local park (Westfield) to his usual bus stop by family friend Rev. [41], The family and the police investigated the possibility that Gosden had gone to London to meet someone whom he had met over the Internet. Two people were arrested over the case earlier this year. Just two examples of mistakes within an investigation which is littered with police errors and terrible luck. Baker's Dozen. Whatever else you might want to say about him, the kid was probably smart enough to not do that. Andrew was just 14 when he vanished after he left his house in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, withdrew 200 and bought a one-way ticket to London Police arrest two men aged 38 and 45 for kidnap. "I always thought the worst feeling ever would be to have a child die but this to me is worse," Kevin says. This months video as requested by Jodie Gills is about the strange disappearance of teenager Andrew Gosden in England in 2007. Answer (1 of 5): Mysterious disappearances floor me. Star Wars. The Sun's own Twitter account will be retweeting each appeal so make sure to follow us too and share your support - @TheSun. This ultimately led to the identification, arrest, and prosecution of her actual killer, who was sentenced to 12 years in prison. [6], Gosden was a gifted student with a 100% attendance record at The McAuley Catholic High School. He lived with his parents Kevin and Glenys, and his sister Charlotte in Balby, which is a suburb of Doncater, South Yorkshire in England. [35], On 11 January 2022, South Yorkshire Police said that on 8 December 2021, detectives had arrested two men, aged 38 and 45, on suspicion of kidnapping and human trafficking. The picture shows Andrew Gosden, who went missing from Doncaster in 2007, as a 26-year-old man without glasses. Recently, someone sent me an email asking me if it was possible Andrew Gosden had used the site prior to his disappearance. Having just listened to a youtube video about Missing 12 year old in the states called Johnny Gosch it solidified to me that Andrew ended up on a similar situation. *Johnny Gosch 13 years old was taken Sep-5-1982. "He tended to say little about school, but we remember him coming back from summer school for gifted and talented kids, and he was absolutely enthused about what he had been doing. [62] The police undertake annual checks on John Does in hospital. I can categorically say that I dont think this is a likely possibility. To take part, follow@missingpeopleor#TeamBigTweet on Twitter on Friday 24 May and retweet as many appeals as you can. Andrew didnt have a mobile phone ("He had a couple aged ten to 12," says Kevin. So how can anyone be sure it isn't Andrew? He said he'd 'just felt like it'. I think he went to see a concert but he didn't make it. Gosden's sister, Charlotte, stated: "It was just a complete panic. Kevin says Andrew didnt have an email address. (Response from Kevin Gosden) Basically it was a conversation asking for help with 200 rent after a partner had walked out. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. (Response from Kevin Gosden) Basically it was a conversation asking for help with 200 rent after a partner had walked out. Andrew's case remains one of the top cases I hope will be solved. Andrew Gosden vanished in 2007 Credit: BPM South Yorkshire Police have now confirmed two men were arrested on suspicion of kidnapping the teen last Wednesday. It sounds like there might be something in it. I apologise for keeping number 7 quiet, I hope our reasons make sense and I shall update you all as and when I have further information on any of the other items. [43] The only PC in the house was his sister's laptop, which had only been in her possession for eight weeks. He hung his blazer on the back of a chair, changed into his regular clothes, picked up his wallet, keys and PSP console (though not the charger) and put them into the type of cloth satchel covered in patches of bands, obviously eternally beloved by young rock fans. Speaking about the pain of losing his son previously, Kevin told The Sun: "I always thought the worst feeling ever would be to have a child die but this to me is worse. - Seen talking to an older What happened after the two arrests in January 2022? Press J to jump to the feed. "The not knowing is the worst. [13], During the 2006 summer holidays Gosden attended a two-week residential school at Lancaster University as part of the Young Gifted and Talented Programme. [8] He was last seen wearing a black Slipknot T-shirt, black jeans, trainers, a watch on his left wrist, and carrying a black canvas satchel with patches of rock and metal bands on it. There were also "credible" sightings from that day - with Kevin saying leads that he was seen in a Pizza Hut on Oxford Street and later in Covent Garden were not followed up. "We always made a point of saying to them that it was their choice whether they wanted to go to church. You can help bring missing children home by texting find to 70660to donate 5. He was offered help but couldn't provide bank details as he had no account because "I left home when I was 14". They've gone far too long without answers. "That horrible, panic-stricken, gut-wrenching feeling you have in that moment goes on and on and on forever for us. "I have caught myself before, to my shame, feeling envious of parents whose child has been murdered but then you stop and want to hug them. Andrew. It may not display this or other websites correctly. [17] Gosden exhibited no signs of depression and there were no indications that he had been subjected to bullying. There is no confirmation the person who wrote the letter and the man at the police station are one and the same. What's really interesting about this, is that our nickname for Andrew as a kid was 'Roo', "The police made enquiries with the web admins," continues Kevin. General Discussion. Andrew Gosden was last seen on September 14, 2007, after travelling from his home in Doncaster to London when he "uncharacteristically" skipped school. Gosden spent an hour making a jigsaw with his father. Andrew left the house but didn't walk to school like usual. Then, instead of catching the bus to school, he went to sit in Westfield Park, on nearby Littlemoor Lane. [11][48] However, according to Gosden's father, none of the sightings were followed up by the police, and the woman who reported the Covent Garden sighting was not spoken to until six weeks after the disappearance.[38]. This account is most likely a cruel hoax trying to appeal to the conspiracy theorists whove latched onto the case. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. The updates in section 1 are interesting especially point 7. Just thought Id check in on Andrews case to see if there were any new leads. 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