UK UK - Andrew Gosden, 14, Doncaster, South Yorks, 14 Sep 2007 #2

[Inspector Evans]

Looks like it was around £130 so he would have enough money with him depending on what else he may have spent money on.

That's the thing with the cash withdrawl that morning.

It was way over what you'd take over for just train down and a few hours walking around. To me if he really was just going down with intention to come back late afternoon then £100 would suffice.

He'd travelled down to London many times before so assume he could see the tickets and know how much a single or return would cost.

Think there are two parts to this. He went down to get something AND/OR go to some event that held his interest and possibly knew someone there who'd look after him for the night otherwise the request for single makes no sense as you don't go down to London to buy a new playstation and not just get a return ticket.

 

[Cedars]

... the request for single makes no sense as you don't go down to London to buy a new playstation and not just get a return ticket.

In general, I think it's very difficult to get inside the head of a 14 year old.

Return tickets usually involve deciding on a paricular train you're going to take for your return. Maybe, for eg, he just wasn't grown up enough to plan in advance, like (some) adults do.

JMO

 

[avob00]

If Andrew did go to London to buy the PSP, the major Games store was located on Oxford St.

The supposed sighting of Andrew eating alone at Pizza Hut was on Oxford St

Had he gone there after or before buying the new console?

I know a lot overlook this theory as he could’ve just bought the console in Doncaster after school in the shopping center, but there would’ve been a way bigger buzz for the launch in London.

Pat’s video was good but unfortunately she made a massive error of asssuming the young gifted camp was 2 weeks before he went missing when it was in 2006. Little annoying as she keeps referring back to the camp as being sufficient since she thinks it was 2 weeks prior. There is even a very blurry photo of Andrew on Reddit at the 2006 camp.

 

[CSherwood85]

Those friends wouldn't be far off 30 now and many would have families so yes I'm sure plenty would think of him at various times of the year particularly around September.

I assume police did all the background checks at his school at the time if he'd said anything to a close classmate even if it was just a hint of what was to come.

Time passes and people move on but would be interesting their thoughts.

The friends would be far more likely to disclose any information 9 years on, almost 30's.
Something they were scared to mention as 15 year olds or something they didnt think was concerning then, can certainly be concerning to an adult, especially one that may have children etc.
They may not even know they innocently withheld a vital piece of information then and if re interviewed now, could provide a vital lead.
I have 3 sons aged 18, 20 and 21, I cant begin to imagine what his parents are going through. They need to bring their baby home now, however that may be.

 

[submarine7]

The friends would be far more likely to disclose any information 9 years on, almost 30's.
Something they were scared to mention as 15 year olds or something they didnt think was concerning then, can certainly be concerning to an adult, especially one that may have children etc.
They may not even know they innocently withheld a vital piece of information then and if re interviewed now, could provide a vital lead.
I have 3 sons aged 18, 20 and 21, I cant begin to imagine what his parents are going through. They need to bring their baby home now, however that may be.

I know Kevin really likes the current investigator in charge of Andrews's case, and I wonder if he did revisit any people who were questioned at the time of his disappearance? I agree that perspectives can change a lot with age. It's such a tragic case.

His parents seem like such wonderful, loving people. I definitely think about them and think they've shown such strength throughout this entire situation. I know it's not the same as having their son back, but it seems they have found real joy with their grandchildren.

This case is such a mystery, and I hate to say it, but I don't believe there will ever be answers. It's one of the worst fates I can imagine for parents.

 

[ChatteringBirds]

There might eventually be an answer. Every once in awhile an older missing person's case is solved. Especially in a country where there is a team dedicated to the case and DNA testing is used. There are places in the world where it would probably be hopeless but not England/UK. My hope anyway.

 

[submarine7]

There might eventually be an answer. Every once in awhile an older missing person's case is solved. Especially in a country where there is a team dedicated to the case and DNA testing is used. There are places in the world where it would probably be hopeless but not England/UK. My hope anyway.

You're right and we never know what can happen. I definitely pray they get those answers. I can tend toward the negative but hope is a much better feeling. If only we were magic.