Ben Needham

[Patti]

Sadly as I anticipated the DNA tests proved negative.

There seems to be a basic lack of understanding re biology ie it's possible and happens quite often that children share completely different physical characteristics compared to those of their parents and wider family. 

It's also sad that there appears to be a perception that gypsies, Romas, travellers, call them what you will, abduct babies/small children for profit.  I'm not aware of any evidence to support this?  There's a world of difference between nicking stuff and abducting babies/small children.  Bit like saying JB nicked a few hundred quid from the family firm therefore it's indicative of a propensity towards crime and the murder of his family.

Thinking about it I can't ever recall seeing or hearing about the above group involved in serious crime?  They seem to me to be quite family orientated and come from close knit communities not usually a breeding ground for child abduction.  I would expect to see higher levels of empathy in such a group leading to less harm to others not more.   

Hi NN

Each natural child will have 10 alleles from each parent. In Ben's case they have his DNA. They was able to get it from the hospital where he was born....the same hospital I was born in and my son.

I actually feel sorry for the Roma families who fled their own Country to live else where in Europe.  They were tagged as being thieves and live in appalling conditions with no education or prospects.  Its a life they have chosen, but they get no help from the Countries they live in.  Maybe this needs addressing. 

[Patti]

New Hope for Kerry and her family as they appeal on Greek TV.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=487-JAc1i8A

[susan]

New Hope for Kerry and her family as they appeal on Greek TV.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=487-JAc1i8A

Patti just been watching it on TV that poor woman has looked for that child for over 22 years I do hope he is found she will then be at peace within herself.

[Patti]

Patti just been watching it on TV that poor woman has looked for that child for over 22 years I do hope he is found she will then be at peace within herself.

I hope so to Susan.

They are saying they have a dramatic new lead.

[susan]

I hope so to Susan.

They are saying they have a dramatic new lead.

Patti lets hope so she seems to have been given false hope so manytimes in the past

[nugnug]

yes i heard that as well hopefully its true.

[lookout]

 I'm also hoping that something does come of this latest lead. That poor family haven't had any sort of a life since the child was taken. I wonder if he's ever realised that he's " different " and that's the reason he'd come forward,otherwise,how would a 21month old know/remember at the time he was taken ?

[susan]

I'm also hoping that something does come of this latest lead. That poor family haven't had any sort of a life since the child was taken. I wonder if he's ever realised that he's " different " and that's the reason he'd come forward,otherwise,how would a 21month old know/remember at the time he was taken ?

lookout what is the new lead I cannot get sound on the You Tube

[lookout]

lookout what is the new lead I cannot get sound on the You Tube

Because Bens family appealed on television,it sparked a few enquiries,which police are studying,as because last year,the DNA of a young man thought to be Ben,turned out negative for a match.
I haven't seen the video as yet but presumably it's about the appeal that went out on a missing persons programme,in Greece. Ben's family are out there at the moment. Poor things,all this time their lives in limbo,because there's no way you'd be able to put your mind to anything in case you missed the slightest bit of news,or a phone call. I can't imagine their pain.

[lookout]

Just watched the short video,Susan and it would appear that a young man's DNA is being tested. Well hear soon enough one way or the other.

[susan]

Just watched the short video,Susan and it would appear that a young man's DNA is being tested. Well hear soon enough one way or the other.

Thanks for that lookout.  Fingers crossed

[lookout]

Thanks for that lookout.  Fingers crossed

Ben would have to know,or realise that he's " different " in some way,in order to come forward in the first place ?

[Steve_uk]

I find it hard to believe Ben had been abducted. There were just too many adults around-both grandparents,Uncles Danny and Stephen and the owner of the house they were renovating,Michaelis Kypreos. I don't think Ben just wandered off in the 104 degree July heat,and anyway the grandparents say they could see Ben through the door onto the terrace where he was playing.

It's possible Stephen gave Ben a ride on his motorcycle at 2-30pm that afternoon as he had done on previous days and Ben fell off. Stephen under hypnosis several years later says he has visions of Ben dead and buried with a spade. Maybe he panicked and has kept the secret for all these years.  https://youtu.be/igIsNj5AInc

[maggie]

I find it hard to believe Ben had been abducted. There were just too many adults around-both grandparents,Uncles Danny and Stephen and the owner of the house they were renovating,Michaelis Kypreos. I don't think Ben just wandered off in the 104 degree July heat,and anyway the grandparents say they could see Ben through the door onto the terrace where he was playing.

It's possible Stephen gave Ben a ride on his motorcycle at 2-30pm that afternoon as he had done on previous days and Ben fell off. Stephen under hypnosis several years later says he has visions of Ben dead and buried with a spade. Maybe he panicked and has kept the secret for all these years.  https://youtu.be/igIsNj5AInc

I tend to agree with you Steve. I hope I'm wrong but it has never really rung true to me. I feel really bad saying this because I obviously don't know but have always suspected Ben is dead.

[Jo]

Nothing's impossible but would there have been time for a hole to be dug in the time they realised he was missing (unless the family was in on it)? The ground looks tough to dig but I'm not dismissing it. I'd have thought if he fell, his body would have been recovered but it seems the farm house was remote so I wonder how the family could have been followed and then Ben kidnapped.
I do know the toddlers round here move extremely fast, so as I say I wouldn't rule anything out.