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Radio Espial - True Crime, with thanks On 14 September 2007, 14-year-old Andrew Gosden vanished after leaving his home in Balby, Doncaster, and travelling alone by train to King’s Cross Station in London. He bought a one-way ticket, left his family with no note or warning, and was last seen on CCTV walking out of King’s Cross—then seemingly disappearing without a trace. Andrew was described as quiet, intelligent, and not the type of teenager to run away, making his sudden disappearance even more disturbing. In the weeks and months that followed, police received multiple reported sightings across London and beyond, but none were ever confirmed. The investigation later faced serious criticism, including delays in securing vital CCTV footage, and claims that officers placed too much pressure on Andrew’s father, Kevin Gosden, during the early stages. Andrew's dad Kevin, along with Ross Miller from the Missing People organisation, discussing Andrew's case and missing people in general. "A 14-year-old boy with perfect attendance and excellent grades, decided to skip school and take an hour and a half train ride to the capital. His reason for traveling that day, and his subsequent fate, were never established. While police and family remain hopeful he is alive, there are no clues to help solve his disappearance. "
Kevin featured in Missing People's Big Give appeal of 2024. He spoke about Andrew's disappearance and about the help and support he has received from them over many years.
“Almost every day since he disappeared, I have struggled with anxiety and depression, to the extent that it is barely possible to function. What would we have done without Missing People? Having had support for 17 years, I can literally tell you it’s a lifesaver and you just can’t put a value on it.” - Kevin, father of Andrew who went missing in 2007 YOU CAN DONATE HERE: Home For Christmas Appeal Donation This is is the full version video of the one posted in December 2023 (Video 2) The Lad We Knew - a 5 minute version of a documentary about the disappearance of Andrew Gosden, the full version will be here May 2024. "This 5 minute video has been produced by a student journalist: she includes a lot of information about the scale of the missing issue and the work of Missing People alongside some interview footage with me. A longer piece is to follow in a few months time. I think she has done an excellent job."
Kevin Gosden Kevin Gosden speaks in support of the new initiative by Missing People with the Trainline app to help find missing people in the UK. This pioneering new initiative has the potential to reach millions of members of the public via the Trainline app and works by displaying images of people who have gone missing in the vicinity, as well as information on the steps to take if you suspect you have seen a missing person or have information on their whereabouts.
A new podcast from Casefile (about 65 minutes long). Very easy to listen to and well balanced. It mentions the UK Missing People charity which can be contacted for advice and support by calling/texting the number 116000 (free and confidential).
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