Based on a True Story

Alexander Sloley was 16 when he went missing from Islington on 2 August 2008, leaving behind a family who have spent every passing year searching for answers. Loved for his warmth, humour and easygoing nature, he is remembered not just for the boy he was but for the adult he never had the chance to become. With no passport, bank card or clear reason for his disappearance, his case remains a painful mystery, and the milestones he has missed only deepen the ache for those who knew him. Yet his family continue to hold on to hope — hope for answers, hope for truth, and hope that one day the silence surrounding Alexander’s disappearance will finally break.

Andrew Gosden vanished on 14 September 2007, leaving his family in a state of grief that has only deepened over the years. Once a bright, book‑loving, music‑obsessed 14‑year‑old with dreams and a mischievous smile, he disappeared after travelling alone from Doncaster to London with £200 in savings. He remains frozen in time for those who love him, who still imagine the adult he might have become. His parents continue to live with unanswered questions, holding tightly to the hope of reunion, news, or any truth that might finally illuminate what happened to their son.

Richard Okorogheye was 19 when he left his home on 22 March 2021, a night that marked the beginning of a devastating search led by his mother, Evidence Joel. Living with sickle cell disease and struggling during lockdown, he travelled by taxi to Loughton in Essex and was later seen walking alone toward Epping Forest, where he was sadly found deceased two weeks later. Evidence has spoken openly about the pain of losing her child and her belief that the police response in the early days of his disappearance fell short, leading her to campaign tirelessly for answers, accountability and meaningful change. Richard is remembered as a gentle, thoughtful young man whose future was full of promise, and his mother’s pursuit of justice ensures that his story continues to be heard.