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Damien Nettles at 16 and projected to 27 Damien Nettles went missing at the age of 16 in mysterious circumstances on 2 November 1996. He has never been found.

The Nettles family have had the continued support of thousands of Islanders in their search for Damien. Campaigns for information leading to his remains take place as each year passes.

Rewards of £20,000 by the Police and £10,000 from a local businessman have sadly led nowhere in providing closure for Damien’s family.

6, September 2024·2 min read

New creative project explores the mystery of Damien Nettles’ disappearance: Creative apprenticeship and open casting opportunity

Damien Nettles' unsolved case becomes focus of upcoming creative endeavour

Point of view of someone in the sea looking out to the sunset

28, September 2023·2 min read

Campaign led by Isle of Wight Coroner leads to mandatory DNA sampling prior to burial at sea

From Sunday sea burials will require DNA sampling, helping to reduce distress caused to those with missing loved ones when unidentified human remains wash ashore

2, November 2022·3 min read

Family renews appeal for missing teenager on 26th anniversary of his disappearance

Valerie Nettles says, "We have not given up on finding out what happened to Damien. We encourage anyone with information to contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111"

3, November 2021·1 min read

‘Still hope for that one piece of the puzzle’ says mother of missing teenager on 25th anniversary

Damien's family remain desperate to be able to lay him to rest, so anyone with information are urged to share it via Locate International

19, May 2021·1 min read

Isle of Wight teenager features in acclaimed podcast series about long-term missing

Someone holds the secret of the mysterious and tragic disappearance of Isle of Wight teenager Damien Nettles. This new podcast encourages them to come forward and share what they know

2, November 2020·1 min read

Damien Nettles: 24 years since Isle of Wight teenager was last seen

It's now been 24 years since Isle of Wight teenager, Damien Nettles, disappeared. His family are desperate to be able to lay him to rest, so anyone with information are urged to share it via Locate International

22, June 2020·3 min read

New cyberspace investigation for intelligence related to missing Isle of Wight teenager, Damien Nettles

A team of six UCLan student volunteers are using their computing expertise to investigate an unsolved missing person case

2, November 2019·1 min read

Heartfelt message for Damien Nettles on 23rd anniversary of his disappearance

Mother of missing Isle of Wight teenager says that after 23 years Justice for Damien continues to be their goal

4, September 2019·2 min read

Mother of Damien Nettles tells full perplexing story of her son’s disappearance: Buy now

Out this Thursday, the mother of Isle of Wight missing teenager, Damien Nettles, tells the full, perplexing story of her son’s disappearance. Available in paperback and Kindle versions.

12, August 2019·2 min read

Story of missing Isle of Wight teenager Damien Nettles out next month

Being released in September, the mother of Isle of Wight missing teenager, Damien Nettles, tells the full, perplexing story of her son’s disappearance.

21, June 2019·1 min read

Today would have been Damien Nettles’ 39th birthday: Appeal for information

If you have factual information that could progress the investigation please phone Hampshire Constabulary on 101 and ask for the Cold Case Team.

20, March 2019·2 min read

Mother of missing Isle of Wight teenager publishes her story this autumn

Being released in September, the mother of Isle of Wight missing teenager, Damien Nettles, tells the full, perplexing story of her son’s disappearance.

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