July 20th 2024.
Ben Needham was just 21 months old when he went missing while his family was staying at a farmhouse on the Greek island of Kos in 1991. It's been almost three decades, but his mother Kerry Needham is still desperately searching for answers.
Recently, a Danish man came forward claiming to be Ben, which has once again put Kerry in a state of anxiety. She has been through this before, with two other potential matches this year alone. Police had previously stated their belief that Ben had died in an accident involving heavy machinery, but Kerry refuses to give up hope that her son is still alive.
The man from Denmark says his grandparents told him he was taken from Kos, something his parents have not denied. He also has a memory from 25 years ago of being in a market where someone called out his name. Kerry has been in touch with South Yorkshire Police, who are now working with Interpol to obtain a DNA sample from the man to compare with Ben's DNA taken at birth.
Kerry is grateful for the efforts of the police, as they have collected DNA samples from people in Greece, Turkey, Germany, Florida, and Australia. However, she knows that this is just one more lead in a long line of potential matches. She remains hopeful that one day she will find her son and put an end to her decades-long search.
In the midst of this ongoing investigation, Kerry's heart goes out to the family of Jay Slater, a missing teenager whose body was recently found in Tenerife. She understands the pain of not knowing the whereabouts of a loved one and hopes that the family can find some comfort in finally having answers.
It is a bittersweet reminder for Kerry and her family, who have lived in limbo for over 30 years without any closure. Even though a witness had come forward claiming that Ben died in an accident with a digger, the blood found at the scene did not match Ben's DNA and the witness is now refusing to speak.
Kerry believes that the investigation cannot end with just one witness's statement and no solid evidence. She empathizes with Jay's family and their loss, and encourages others to support their fundraiser for funeral and repatriation costs.
As Kerry continues her search for Ben, she knows that it's better to have closure, even if it's painful, rather than living for years without knowing the truth. She hopes that one day she will find her son and give him the send-off he deserves. Until then, she will continue to hold onto hope and fight for answers.
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