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Kieran Williams has been missing from Esplanade West since Monday, April 18



The devastated mum of a missing Sunderland man has made a heartfelt appeal for him to come home.

Heartbroken Tracey Williams reported her 18 year-old son Kieran Williams missing after he failed to return home in Esplanade West, Sunderland, on Monday, April 18. Now, as his family and officers become increasingly concerned for Kieran's welfare, mum Tracey has pleaded for her son to come home or for anyone who knows his whereabouts to come forward.

She said: "Son, please come home or at least let us know you are safe. We are worried sick and just want to know you are okay. Please, if anyone has seen our Kieran recently, I'd beg you to come forward and tell police. I just want to know my boy is okay."https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/police-missing-man-kieran-williams-23856542

Det Chief Inspector Sean McGuigan said: "We are becoming increasingly concerned for Kieran as it is out of character for him to be uncontactable for this length of time. We are supporting Kieran's family at this difficult time and I would ask anyone who knows of his whereabouts to do the right thing and contact police."

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'Please come home' - Mum issues desperate plea to find missing teenage son

Kieran Williams, 18, has been missing from his home for more than two weeks and his heartbroken mum is now begging anyone who knows where he is to come forward
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The mum of a missing Sunderland teen has made a heartfelt appeal for him to come home.

Heartbroken Tracey Williams reported her 18 year-old son Kieran Williams missing after he failed to return home in Esplanade West, Sunderland, on Monday, April 18.

And as his family and officers become increasingly concerned for Kieran's welfare, mum Tracey has pleaded for her son to come home or for anyone who knows his whereabouts to come forward.

She said: "Son, please come home or at least let us know you are safe. We are worried sick and just want to know you are okay.

"Please, if anyone has seen our Kieran recently, I'd beg you to come forward and tell police. I just want to know my boy is okay."

Kieran is described as being white, 5ft 10, with dark brown hair, brown eyes and of slim build. He was last seen wearing the same jacket as the photo released.

Anyone with any information about Kieran's whereabouts is asked to contact police via the Tell Us Something pages on the Northumbria Police website or contact 101 quoting 26 200422.

You can also report anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=370935318414555&id=100064942681619
 
#MISSING Our officers searching for missing Kieran Williams have issued a renewed appeal to help find the #Sunderland teen.

Kieran, 18, was reported missing after he failed to return to his Esplanade West home, on April 18.

Attempts to locate him have been ongoing since he was reported missing, however, our officers and Kieran’s loved ones are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare.

Today our officers have issued a renewed appeal and a plea for CCTV and dashcam in the hopes of locating him.

Kieran is described as white, 5ft 10, with dark brown hair, brown eyes and of slim build. He was last seen wearing a black waterproof jacket.

Our concern for Kieran continues to grow and we’re hoping this renewed appeal might encourage someone to come forward with any information they might have.

We also have information to suggest Kieran was in the Ford Estate area so we’re also asking anyone that has CCTV or dashcam footage of that area to get in touch with us as it may prove crucial to our investigation.

Previously Kieran’s mum had delivered a heartfelt appeal for him to come home in which she said: “Son, please come home or at least let us know you are safe. We are worried sick and just want to know you are okay.

"Please, if anyone has seen our Kieran recently, I'd beg you to come forward and tell police. I just want to know my boy is okay."

Anyone with any information about Kieran's whereabouts is asked to contact us via the ‘Tell Us Something’ page on our website or contact 101 quoting reference 26 20/04/22.

You can also report anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=376527547855332&id=100064942681619
 
#MISSING Kieran Williams

As the search for missing #Sunderland teen Kieran Williams continues our officers once again urge anyone with information to get in touch.

Kieran, 18, was first reported missing after he failed to return to his home on Esplanade West on April 18.

A missing person investigation was launched and several lines of enquiry have been ongoing since his disappearance including gathering of CCTV footage, house-to-house searches and telecommunication analysis.

Kieran’s loved ones and our officers are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare and are urging members of the public to get in touch with even the smallest detail which could help bring him home safely.

Kieran is described as white, 5ft 10, with dark brown hair, brown eyes and of slim build. He was last seen wearing a blue and grey jacket.

We also had information to suggest Kieran was in the Ford Estate area so we are still asking anyone who has CCTV or dashcam footage of that particular area to get in touch with us as it may prove crucial to our investigation.

Detective Inspector Matt Steel, the officer leading the investigation into Kieran’s disappearance, said: “We are urging people to let us know if they have dashcam footage and home CCTV since Kieran went missing to see if they can help us plot his movements.

“Even the smallest detail or piece of information could help locate him and bring him back to his loved ones safe.”

Anyone with any information about Kieran's whereabouts is asked to contact us via the ‘Tell Us Something’ page on our website or contact 101 quoting reference 26 20/04/22.

 
First thing that jumps out is how close the estate is to the Wear, what was he doing there? If there with friends, drinking etc I'd hope they are checking the docks as I fear that's where he'll be found.
 
StillDiggin said:
Sad sad news, RIP Kieran, but also some arrests.

https://www.facebook.com/100064942681619/posts/391258586382228
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From above link:

Our officers searching for missing Sunderland teenager Kieran Williams have sadly found a body.

Kieran, 18, was first reported missing after he failed to return to his home on Esplanade West on April 18.

An extensive search was launched and a number of enquiries were carried out to locate him, including gathering of CCTV footage, house-to-house searches and telecommunication analysis.

Sadly, today we have found a body, however at this time no formal identification has been made.

Kieran’s family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers at this devastating time.

As part of the ongoing investigation four men, aged 19, 20, 28 and 19, and one woman, 46, have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder and have been released on police bail.

This is an incredibly tragic update and one we were hoping we would never have to deliver.

First and foremost, our thoughts remain with Kieran’s loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. We will continue to offer them support and once again ask that their privacy is respected while the investigation continues.

Secondly, we urge anyone with information who has yet to get in touch with us to do so.

Finally, we want to thank the local community and everyone who shared our initial appeals to help try and find Kieran and for their ongoing support.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact us via the ‘Tell Us Something’ page on our website or contact 101 quoting reference 26 20/04/22.
 
Heartbreaking! I didn’t quite expect any foul play to be involved.

I came across a rather interesting study regarding missing people in the UK the other day but it was published almost 20 years ago, in 2003: https://www.york.ac.uk/inst/spru/research/pdf/lostFromView.pdf

Thought to share it for anyone interested, anyway.

Foul play (neither accidents) weren’t really among the most common reasons for people going missing back then but I’m afraid the statistics may be slightly different nowadays :(
 
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Two people have been charged with murder after a body was found in Sunderland.

The body of 18-year-old Kieran Williams was sadly found on June 2 after extensive searches following his disappearance on April 18.

As part of enquiries two men – both aged 19 – were arrested and subsequently charged with murder. They are due to appear before magistrates in South Tyneside on June 6.

Two men – aged 20 and 28 – and one woman – aged 46 – who were also arrested in connection with the investigation remain on police bail pending further enquiries.

Once again, our thoughts remain with Kieran’s loved ones during this unimaginable time.

Over the past few weeks, we have been carrying out extensive enquiries into the disappearance and suspected murder of Kieran. Thank you to everyone for their ongoing patience and cooperation.

We also want to take this opportunity to thank the team of officers and staff who have been working tirelessly on this case, as well as everyone who has come forward with information to assist our enquiries.

⚠️ Now that charges have been brought against these two suspects, we would ask the public to please refrain from any speculation – both on social media and in the wider community – that could jeopardise the legal proceedings.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact us via the ‘Tell Us Something’ page on our website or contact 101 quoting reference 26 20/04/22.

 
June 6

Two men are appearing before magistrates charged with murder after the body of a missing teenager was found in Sunderland.

Kieran Williams, 18, was found dead on June 2 after police conducted extensive searches following his disappearance on April 18.

Police investigations at the scene where Kieran's body was found are continuing today.

Two men – both aged 19 – have been charged with his murder are will appear at South Tyneside Magistrates Court today on Monday, June 6.


Earlier scene in Palion as investigations continue​

Police Specialist Search officers at the scene in Pallion, Sunderland where Kieran Williams was found dead on June 2 after an extensive search following his disappearance on April 18.

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Men appear in court charged with murder of Sunderland teenager​

Two young men have appeared in court charged with the murder of missing teenager.

Ben Cook, 19, and Louis Michael Hackett, 19, are alleged to have murdered Kieran Williams, 18, on April 18. The pair appeared in the dock together at South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court on Monday morning.

Kieran was reported missing from his home on Esplanade West in Sunderland on April 18. Extensive searches were carried out by officers and his body was found in Pallion near the Northern Spire Bridge on Thursday.

11:08

Hearing comes to an end​

Cook, of Fordfield Road, Sunderland, and Hackett, of Fordenbridge Square, Sunderland, are taken back into custody.
The two minute hearing has come to an end.


11:07

First hearing at Crown court on July 4​

District Judge Zoe Passfield tells the defendants: “Your case can only be heard at the crown court.”
She continued: “Your first hearing at Newcastle Crown court will be on the 4th July.
“In the meantime, you will both be remanded in custody.
She said this was due to the nature of the offences which they face.
They will appear before Newcastle Crown Court on June 8 for a bail hearing.

11:05

Both men to be remanded in custody​

He said: “In the interim, both young men will be remanded in custody.”


11:04

Case to go to Crown court​

Prosecutor Paul Anderson tells the court that they can’t apply for bail in the magistrates court and the case has to go to the crown court.

www.chroniclelive.co.uk

Two men appear in court charged in connection with teen's death

Police charged two men after the body of Kieran Williams, 18, was discovered following his disappearance on April 18.
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The accused facebook profiles -

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Ben Cook

Ben Cook is on Facebook. Join Facebook to connect with Ben Cook and others you may know. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected.
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Louie Hackett

Louie Hackett is on Facebook. Join Facebook to connect with Louie Hackett and others you may know. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected.
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Interesting reading what their families are posting.

And lots of shared friends between the deceased and accused.
 
Statement from Northumbria Police

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Tributes have been paid to a Sunderland teenager following his tragic death – with his mum describing how the family have been left ‘absolutely heartbroken’ by their loss.
The body of 18-year-old Kieran Williams was sadly found on June 2, following his disappearance on April 18.
In a statement, Kieran’s mum Tracey Williams, said: “My beautiful boy – Kieran had the most beautiful smile and eyes that would light up a room.
“He was such a happy go-lucky lad who loved life and was always smiling, doing his boxing stance and listening to his music.
“We are devastated – absolutely heartbroken and crushed.
“We can’t believe that we will never see him again. Our lives will never be the same.”
Following Kieran’s death two men – both aged 19 – have been charged with murder.
Both appeared before Newcastle Crown Court yesterday (Wednesday) and were remanded into custody until their next court appearance.
Two men – aged 20 and 28 – and one woman – aged 46 – who were also arrested in connection with the investigation remain on police bail pending further enquiries.
Kieran’s family continue to be supported by the Force’s specially-trained family liaison officers as they attempt to come to terms with their loss.
Our deepest sympathies continue to be with Tracey and Kieran’s family at this extremely difficult time. We will continue to support them in any way we can.
The family have asked for their privacy to be respected so they can grieve this most tragic loss, and we ask that their wish is respected.
⚠️
Please could we also request that people avoid any speculation about the case, both in the community and on social media, which could impact the ongoing court proceedings."

https://www.facebook.com/northumbriapolice/posts/395877415920345
 
I was on the Metro yesterday and saw half a dozen various Police vehicles parked in the area referenced as where his body was found. I'm not sure if it was related but maybe they were looking for more evidence.
 
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