A 16-year-old vanishes from England’s Isle of Wight. And the quest for answers leads us deeper and deeper into an underbelly most didn’t even know existed on the island. If you have any information on the disappearance of Damien Nettles please contact Crime Stoppers (UK) at 0800-555-111 or phone Hampshire police on 101. To visit Damien’s website please click HERE. For current Fan Club membership options and policies, please visit https://crimejunkieapp.com/library/. Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/missing-damien-nettles/
A parent discusses her teenager sons' weekend morning routine and the expectations she has for them in terms of communication.
A discussion about underage drinking and sneaking into bars.
Chris Nettles shares the story of his sister, Erica, who went missing at the age of 16 from a small town in Missouri. Despite the lack of help from the police, the community rallied together to search for Erica and support her family.
Witnesses claim to have seen Damien near a pub trying to enter a car, despite not owning one. Another theory emerges that he may have been out past his curfew, getting into mischief such as attempting to enter cars in the parking lot.
The time stamp on the footage obtained from Yorkies was an hour fast because the owner had not shifted the clocks back for daylight savings time. Damien had an hour to go from tipsy to incoherent when he walked into the chip shop at 1234 AM on November 3rd.
A detective spends hours reviewing tapes to track a suspect down the wrong trail, until a bus driver comes forward with an important piece of information.
After the disappearance of Damian McKenzie, the police insisted that he went into the sea, but his family believes otherwise. Two years later, the enhanced footage of his last known sighting is lost, leaving his case with many unanswered questions.
Private investigator digs up evidence suggesting Damien may have been involved with notorious drug dealers on the night of his disappearance, leading his parents to question if drugs played a role in his case.
Police search for remains of a missing woman, cautioning against spreading rumors without firsthand knowledge, and execute searches in connection with the case.
The disappearance of Damien Nettles remains a mystery since 1996. Viewpoints on the case are discussed, including the weather patterns during the time, the police's mistrust, and the idea of someone burning a body in broad daylight.
Katie and her husband go to a rescue with a long list of requirements to find the perfect dog, not expecting to find one that day. However, they end up adopting a dog that may be related to one they helped during their previous hikes.
The hosts talk about the rescue of Zia the kitten and discuss the importance of being vigilant in ensuring the safety of animals. They also highlight the Humane Society of Pikes Peak region as a helpful resource for animal rescue.