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Damien Nettles

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.

12, November 2017·2 min read

Islanders urged to write to MP over Damien’s Law

Those campaigning for Damien's Law tell OnTheWight that despite contact through various means they have not received any support from Isle of Wight Conservative MP, Bob Seely. They are now urging Islanders to write to him calling for support.

21, December 2017·1 min read

Damien Nettles’ mother raises awareness for missing people Centre of Excellence campaign (updated)

Mother of missing Isle of Wight teenager, Damien Nettles, was recently a guest of honour at a carol service for the charity Missing People. She has also spoken about the campaign for the introduction of a Centre of Excellence in relation to missing people.

2, May 2018·2 min read

Sophie’s on an Isle of Wight Challenge for missing cousin, Damien Nettles

Sophie was just 12 when her cousin, Damien Nettles, went missing in 1996. This weekend she is planning to walk 32 miles from Chale to Cowes to raise awareness and money for the Missing Persons charity.

Damien nettles young and age progressed montage

2, November 2018·2 min read

Mother continues the search for missing Isle of Wight teenager, Damien Nettles, 22 years on

Two years after the launch of the campaign for 'Damien's Law', and on the 22nd anniversary of his disappearance, the mother of the missing Isle of Wight teenager, Damien Nettles, brings the campaign to an end. But she hasn't given up looking for her son.

15, January 2019·1 min read

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