Missing People

Missing People’s Based on a True Story campaign uses the public’s interest in true crime to make an important point: these stories aren’t entertainment. They’re real people, and real families still waiting for answers. This campaign is about shifting how we talk about missing people and standing with the families behind every disappearance. At the centre is our new Responsible Narratives charter — a commitment to engaging with these stories responsibly and respectfully. Learn more about the campaign and sign the pledge: misspl.co/T2xs50YzNWf @HelloMerman

Help us change the narrative and treat all missing people with the respect they deserve. We are asking everyone to commit to engaging with true crime stories responsibly and treat every one with the respect it deserves. Turn this campaign into a wider movement that stands up for the families behind each and every case. Learn more: misspl.co/lTOj50YAv9S

This week is the ninth missing anniversary of Svitlana Kransnoselska. Svitlana, aged 40 at the time, was last seen in #Leeds, #WestYorkshire, on 3 April 2017. We are thinking of her loved ones throughout this difficult time. Seen Svitlana? Please come forward with your sightings; any piece of information could be crucial to reuniting Svitlana with her loved ones. #findSvitlanaKransnoselska misspl.co/qnZn50YzPEi

Please RT #findSebastianMichael, 75, missing from #Pwllheli,NorthWales #Wales,Uk since 13/3. Sebastian, we're here for you. Call 116 000 misspl.co/1vVc50YCnnc

Thank you to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for lending his voice to our Based on a true story campaign! We're asking everyone: members of the public, content creators, and media professionals, to add their voices and support Missing People & Responsible Narratives in treating real stories with real respect: misspl.co/nJyW50YCeqx

Andrew Gosden vanished on 14 September 2007, leaving his family in a state of grief that has only deepened over the years. His father Kevin has supported our ‘Based on a True Story’ campaign, to ensure that stories like Andrew’s and families like his are treated with respect: misspl.co/epmF50YAv7l

@missingpeople is campaigning to stamp out “tragedy trolling” of families of the missing, as our increased appetite for true crime turns more people into amateur sleuths. mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/a…

These are real stories. To us, they're never entertainment. You can help us change the narrative and treat all missing people with the respect they deserve. Watch the full video and pledge to Responsible Narratives in support of treating real stories with real respect: misspl.co/qvHc50YAv5v

This week is the birthday of Paul Bentley, who was 28 when he went missing from #Glasgow, #Strathclyde, on 26 October 2000. Our thoughts go out to Paul's loved ones at this time. #findPaulBentley misspl.co/hEmN50YzPuc

Thank you to Sharon Horgan, Rachel Stubbings and the whole team at @helloMerman for your support. Watch the film here: misspl.co/cwAn50YAv3o (content warning - it is an emotional watch)

This week is the birthday of Kevin Fasting. Kevin, aged 49 at the time, was last seen in #Liverpool, #Merseyside, on 21 November 2003. We are thinking of his loved ones throughout this difficult time. #findKevinFasting misspl.co/1Arv50YzPqn

Congratulations to our wonderful 2026 Kew the half marathon runners! Admissions are now open for 2027, why not run through this incredible UNESCO listed site and support those affected by a disappearance? Sign up today: misspl.co/RHT550YzAPb

Today marks the 32nd missing anniversary of Trevor O'Donnell's disappearance. Trevor, aged 23 at the time, went missing from #Canterbury, #Kent, on 29 March 1994. Our thoughts go out to his loved ones throughout this difficult time. To help #findTrevorODonnell, please share this appeal and report any sightings to us. misspl.co/Solx50YzPgV

Today is the day! A big shout out to everyone taking part in #KewtheRun and running for missing people. See you at the finish line! #kewtherun #teammissingpeople #halfmarathon #missingpeople

Today marks the 23rd anniversary of David McCallum's disappearance. David, aged 31 at the time, was last seen in #Clydebank, #Strathclyde, on 28 March 2003. Our thoughts are with his loved ones. To help #findDavidMcCallum, please share this appeal and report any sightings to us. misspl.co/EfXp50YzOVF NOTE: Age-progressed images are provided to show how David may look today.

Today marks the second missing anniversary of Alvin Diaz. Alvin, aged 72 at the time, was last seen in #Tavistock, #Devon, on 27 March 2024. Our thoughts are with his loved ones throughout this difficult time. #findAlvinDiaz misspl.co/zUQq50YqcmW

Last week, colleagues from Missing People, @Se_Railway, @c2c_Rail, @greateranglia, and Amulet came together to raise money and awareness for the charity during their annual Light the Way sponsored walk in London. Thank you to everyone who took part and who donated to help us continue to be a lifeline! If you would like to sign up to take on a Light the Way walk before the end of March, you can learn more here: misspl.co/JhWv50YzzM9

Kew the Run is this Sunday! Thank you to all the amazing people running the half marathon for missing people. Let’s go for gold team Missing People! #kewtherun #teammissingpeople #halfmarathon #missingpeople

Today marks six years since Owen Harding disappeared from home. Owen was 16 when he went missing from #Saltdean, #EastSussex, on 26 March 2020. As a cherished son, brother and friend, many deeply miss Owen. Our thoughts are with them all throughout this difficult time. #OwenHarding misspl.co/2W8B50YqbYx