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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.

26, October 2015·1 min read

Candlelit vigil on 19th anniversary of missing teenager Damien Nettles

Join friends of missing teenager Damien Nettles on Monday 2nd November at a candlelit vigil on Cowes seafront. It will be the 19th anniversary of his disappearance.

21, July 2015·1 min read

Damien Nettles: Volunteers needed to help the Dig for Damien

Can you spare a couple of hours once a month to help in the search for the remains of missing Isle of Wight teenager, Damien Nettles?

19, June 2015·1 min read

Helpers needed in Dig for Damien this Sunday

If you can spare some time and manpower this Sunday to help excavate a site in the search for the remains of missing teenager, Damien Nettles, please let Team Damien know.

2, November 2014·2 min read

Location of Damien Nettles’ body given by ex-police informant claims his mother

On the 18th anniversary of his disappearance, Damien Nettles' mother reveals that police refused to act on information from a witness they claimed was unreliable, yet used as an informant for years.

6, October 2014·1 min read

Damien Nettles: Family share video showing dig starting

A video (embedded below) that was posted last night to Facebook by Sarah Nettles - sister of missing Isle of Wight teenager Damien Nettles - showing three people involved in digging in an unknown location has had almost 5,000 views already.

25, November 2013·1 min read

Candlelit vigil for missing teenager

All are welcome to join in the candlelit vigil in December.

16, November 2013·1 min read

Mother of missing teenager responds to latest police news

Family has mixed feeling about the change in senior investigating officer, but believe fresh eyes on this case may be positive.

16, November 2013·1 min read

Damien Nettles: Files on disappearance remain open say Police

Hampshire Constabulary is taking further action to keep the case of a missing Isle of Wight teenager open for any new leads.

1, November 2013·3 min read

Police appeal on 17th anniversary of disappearance of Damien Nettles

This Saturday (November 2, 2013) marks 17 years since teenager Damien Nettles was last seen on the Isle of Wight.

2, October 2013·1 min read

Damien Nettles: Reward deadline extended

The £10,000 reward deadline has been extended for a few extra days after potentially important information is received.

16, September 2013·4 min read

Damien’s sister issues heartfelt open letter

Sister of missing teenager, Damien Nettles, issues an open letter appealing for anyone with information of the whereabouts of her brother to come forward, anonymously if they wish. There's a £10,000 cash reward on offer.

6, September 2013·2 min read

Damien Nettles: £10,000 reward for info leading to missing teenager’s remains

The reward does not relate to any prosecutions or naming of people involved. Simply information leading to the remains of the missing teenager. You have 28 days in which to come forward. After that the reward offer will close.

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