They revealed they have been looking into prescriptions for glasses that were similar to what Andrew would have required. In September 2009, the family released age-progressed images of what Gosden might look like aged sixteen, to mark the second year of his disappearance. He deviated from his usual route and routine and he went to a cash machine/ATM near a local garage (gas station). I worry about who else he may have spoken to, and to me it gives weight to the random encounter theory. By the time the sighting was reported and CCTV footage requested it had been taped over. The more time he spent in London on his own the more opportunity there is for something to go wrong. I could understand him going there if he was meeting someone, but that doesn't seem the case, even in the slim chance it was him. This explains how elaborate Andrew was with maneuvering around in adjacent to camera times in london, how he set up his clothes in the washer, left his charger, emptied his bank account, and refused to buy a return ticket for only 50p. The father of a young teenage boy who vanished after buying a train ticket to London 15 years ago told how he "can't afford to lose hope" on the anniversary of his disappearance. [25](46 min 10 s), The Gosden family hypothesised that Gosden could have gone to London to attend a show by a band that he was known to be a fan of. Along these lines, Andrews father said that he initially suspected Andrew may have gone to London to do something and that he would seek forgiveness later rather than ask permission.. CCTV still of the last confirmed sighting of Andrew Gosden at Kings Cross station. He could of been from Doncaster or around that area and either promised Andrew a lift home or to get the train back with him. He arrived in kings cross about 11.20am. Even if he wasn't meeting anyone, he might have chosen Pizza Hut, Oxford Street to have lunch before going elsewhere. It took police three weeks to pick Andrew out of the CCTV at the train station. 58 comments. The only way to get into this show was by completing various contests and giveaways. In one he says there was an alleged sighting of Andrew in Pizza Hut Oxford street later on in the day he went missing. The sighting that frustrates Andrew's parents the most is one in the Pizza Hut near King's Cross the day after he was reported missing. [6] Walking the 4-mile (6.4km) route from school to his home would have taken around one hour and twenty minutes. It is also entirely possible the person met him at Pizza Hut, but we may never know. You get cases like Madeline Mcann, Ben Needham were they get thousands to investigate. Press J to jump to the feed. Don't think that could be traced at that time. [8] Three weeks later, CCTV footage at King's Cross was again reviewed by BTP and SYP, who identified Gosden. It just seems endless to me. [20] He was a 'deep character' who did not get worked up or moody. He then changed into casual clothes, consisting of a black Slipknot T-shirt and black jeans, and took a bag embellished with various patches of rock and metal bands. The family tried to file a missing person report with the South Yorkshire Police. Everyone presumed Andrew was playing on his console in the converted cellar just as he usually did after school. Credit: SWNS . [11] Gosden's father said there were two or three sightings within the first week of the disappearance that seemed credible, partly because of the way the witnesses claimed Gosden spoke to them. Andrew Gosden was last seen on CCTV at King's Cross in London a decade ago. Andrew's last credible sighting was in Pizza Hut at around 12:00 but the witness said that he was alone at the time so he probably would not have met up with anyone straight away. My son vanished on a gap year trip 29 years ago but I still think about it every day [44] A woman reported a potential sighting Gosden on 17 October (a month after he disappeared) in Covent Garden: she spoke to a boy and stated that he looked like a boy she had seen on TV that was missing, but the boy denied that he was Gosden. It took three days and a witness at Doncaster Train station, a ticket seller to come forward, realising that it was Andrew, she had sold a one way ticket to London Kings Cross on the day he went missing before anyone knew to even look in London. His parents and Charlotte thought that Andrew was in the cellar of their home, gaming. [68][69] Both men have been released under investigation while enquiries continue. [25](9 min 50 s), Speaking in 2009, Kevin Gosden speculated on the reason for Andrew's disappearance: "Did he decide to do the Reginald Perrin thing,[a] and reinvent himself? I went to school with a lot of kids who were deaf and they could talk but they would lip read or sign as well. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. "However, the Pizza Hut and Covent Garden sightings were not followed up, Mr Gosden said, adding that the woman who reported the latter was not spoken to for six weeks. . However, recently the family believe Lincoln may hold some answers. He was also a prize winning mathematician. He took out 200 pounds which was almost all of his money (he had 214 pounds but the machine would only dispense 20 pound notes). 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More than 11 years on, his loved ones are no nearer to finding out what happened to him. [5][25](14 min 50 s), On the morning of his disappearance, Gosden had difficulty waking up and seemed particularly irritable. They have also said that he was happy in his own company but had a small group of close friends at school. Or numerous other places - including Pizza Hut - on the way to Oxford Circus. Someone offered to send them money and Andy Roo said they did not have a bank account as they left home when they were 14. Police looked into this but the person has never been identified. In November 2008, a man visited Leominster police station in Herefordshire, West Midlands, and used the intercom system to talk to a police officer, stating that he had information about Gosden. Labels: criminal justice. Andrew was studying at McAuley Catholic High School at the time. [47] Kevin Gosden claimed that the police viewed him as a suspect during the initial stages and they carried out unlawfully recorded interviews aimed at pressuring him into revealing the reason for his son's disappearance. Police believed that Andrew may have been travelling to attend the SikTh show and they appealed for anyone who had attended the gig and may have photos of Andrew in the background to come forward. They also conducted regular checks to make sure a new passport had not been issued for Andrew. Andrew was very into music and his family looked into concerts that were happening in London at the time that he might have traveled to attend. I know he had a bit of money on him but I'm sure he would still go for the cheaper food option. Yorkshire as woman urges others to come forward with sightings. The depression, anxiety you get with it the post-traumatic stress aspect gives you nightmares, flashbacks. That concert was meant to start at 4pm, giving plenty of time to get home from Kings Cross Station. Neither the Shrewsbury sighting, nor whether it was the same man on both occasions (and if so why he did not wait at the police station), have ever been confirmed. [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. Which might have been more likely if he left later in the day, regardless of the time arranged to meet with someone in London. Campaign. 78. An early theory put forward by the family was that Gosden had decided to take in some of the sights. [18][19], Gosden was said by his father to be absent-minded, not streetwise, and potentially vulnerable. He also took his wallet, keys and his Playstation Portable. There have also been sightings in Plymouth, South Wales, Southend and Birkenhead. However, the Pizza Hut and Covent Garden sightings were not followed up, Mr Gosden said, adding that the woman who . By the time anyone knew Andrew had actually got to London and, hadn't alighted the train at any of the stops in-between. [22] Gosden had light brown hair but was planning to dye it black before he disappeared. He was also wearing trainers, a watch on his left wrist and was carrying a black canvas satchel that had rock and metal band patches on it. The Pizza Hut sighting was the day he left to London. 2021 Associated Newspapers Limited. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Aside from this being the most credible sighting, even his Father thinks it was likely him. [14], SYP asked the BTP to search the available CCTV footage within two days of Gosden being reported missing. The family learned that at 8.05am on September 14, Andrew left home dressed in his school uniform and was seen walking across the local park to his bus stop. Youre just in a limbo the whole time.. There has been no activity on his bank account since he withdrew the 200 pounds on 14 September 2007. The Carling Academy is within walking distance from Kings Cross station. But the Pizza Hut and Covent Garden sightings were not followed up, Kevin claims, adding that the woman who reported the latter was not spoken to for six weeks. On the morning of September 14 back in 2007 14-year-old Andrew Gosden didn't go to school, instead he boarded a train to London, and was never seen again.. One theory that has been discussed at length is that Andrew may have possibly been gay or struggling with his sexuality. . Did he do sign language? [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]. [51], Later, other reported sighting locations included a park in Streatham, then further afield in South Wales, Birkenhead and Plymouth. She told police she had spoken to a boy and said that he looked like a child she had seen on TV that was missing. One credible testimony came from an adult woman who claimed to see Andrew at a Pizza Hut on Oxford . Kevin said: We are a pretty open family so have wondered if he was gay or struggling with his sexual identity and found it too awkward to raise. They looked for him until it got dark. But if it was him, he either was killing some time and eating before meeting with someone, or, just cruising London and then he became an easy target to someone during his sightseeing. But only Charlotte emerged from her room when the shout went out that dinner was ready. Kevin mentions this in the Thin Air podcast around the 22 minute mark. [17] Gosden exhibited no signs of depression and there were no indications that he had been subjected to bullying. At 9.35am, Andrew got on the train to Kings Cross station. I truly believe he was at one of those concerts and would of needed extra clothes. Thirty seconds after this final appearance, a man in black was also recorded walking the same direction. [13] He was given a new phone for his twelfth birthday, but also rarely used this and did not want to replace it when he lost it months before his disappearance. My guess is that whoever he was meeting is responsible for his disappearance. His father said they have no idea why he would want to leave. He says from the description of how he behaved and spoke etc he feels that it was Andrew but the police never followed it up until 6 weeks later. I cant remember where I read this but I recall the Pizza Hut witness remembered Andrews way of speaking and/or some wording he had used. One major theory in his case was that he chose to run away and there was some evidence to support this. 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A lot of CCTV had been wiped around Kings Cross, the stuff that may have given us a clue where he was going, whether he met anyone, was gone. It is possible that if this sighting was correct, that Gosden may have been . Kevin Gosden has said the polices handling of the investigation was too slow, too chaotic and disorganised. There was no real way to track Andrew via phone. The problem is what it doesn't say, Isabel Oakeshotts betrayal of Matt Hancock is the final nail in the coffin for trust in media, My mother has Alzheimer's - these are 10 foods we both eat to protect brain health, Ed Davey: 'We are locked out of my learning disabled son's savings - the Government won't help', Gavin Williamson claimed teachers were 'looking for an excuse to avoid teaching' during Covid, Isabel Oakeshott rejects claims she broke legal agreement by publishing Matt Hancock messages, Do not sell or share my personal information. 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