Eighteen years ago, a father shared a disturbing theory about the disappearance of his teenage son who vanished without a trace. Andrew Gosden, a 14-year-old at the time, seemingly disappeared on September 14, 2007, after leaving for school. He withdrew £200 from an ATM at a local petrol station, changed into casual clothing, and took his belongings, including a PlayStation console but no charger.
Andrew boarded a train from Doncaster to London, buying a one-way ticket and arriving at King’s Cross. Despite extensive efforts, the 122 reported sightings of Andrew have not been verified. In December 2021, two men were briefly detained in connection with his disappearance but were released without further action.
On the 18th anniversary of Andrew’s disappearance, his father, Kevin Gosden, shared a theory from the early police investigation. The family endured intense questioning and were even suspected of involvement in a potential murder. Police considered various theories, including the possibility of Andrew joining a jihadi group, which the family found absurd as he was simply researching for a school project.
Despite speculations about Andrew attending events or seeking work experience in London, no concrete evidence has supported these theories. Kevin expressed ongoing distress over the lack of answers and the futile search for clues into his son’s whereabouts. Today, Andrew would be 32 years old, recognizable by his slightly misshapen right ear and need for thick glasses.
