Mother Awaits DNA Results on Man Claiming to Be Missing Ben Needham
Kerry Needham is waiting for DNA test results after a new lead emerged in the decades-old disappearance of her son. The social media page dedicated to finding Ben was contacted by the girlfriend of a man said to resemble age-progression images of the toddler.
New lead prompts testing
The man was reportedly told he had been adopted. He has questioned details about his upbringing. That prompted contact with Ben’s campaign team and a request for DNA checks.
The mother awaits DNA results as investigators consider whether to compare samples. Filmogaz.com spoke to Kerry Needham about the development. She described the family’s familiar mix of hope and caution.
Case background
Ben Needham disappeared on 24 July 1991 on the Greek island of Kos. He was 21 months old and playing outside a remote farmhouse. The property was being renovated by his grandfather, Eddie, when he vanished.
The family had moved to Kos earlier that year. There has been no confirmed trace of the toddler since.
Searches and inquiries
Two excavations took place near the farmhouse, in 2012 and 2016. Neither dig produced definitive forensic proof of what happened. South Yorkshire Police later put forward a theory after the work, but Kerry says no physical evidence has proved that theory.
Family response and campaign
Kerry Needham has led a long-running campaign to keep publicity alive. She says the uncertainty has been tormenting. The family wants answers, even if prosecutions are not possible under Greek law.
She urged anyone on Kos who knows what happened to come forward. If the truth is revealed, she says she will leave those people and the island alone.
Outlook
The campaign will continue while tests are processed. The mother awaits DNA results with apprehension and guarded hope. If the result is negative, Kerry says she will press on for fresh leads and more information.
- Disappearance date: 24 July 1991
- Victim age at disappearance: 21 months
- Location: Kos, Greek island
- Excavations: 2012 and 2016
- Mother: Kerry Needham
