London, UK — In a shocking development that could redefine one of Britain’s most haunting missing persons cases, police have confirmed the discovery of new DNA evidence linked to Andrew Gosden, the 14-year-old boy who vanished in September 2007 after travelling alone to London.
For the first time in 18 years, investigators have revealed that items belonging to Andrew — recently recovered in a sealed evidence box in a central London storage unit — carried traces of DNA that stunned forensic experts.
Belongings Resurface After Nearly Two Decades
According to Scotland Yard sources, the belongings include a set of clothing, a train ticket stub, and a schoolbag strap, believed to have been in Andrew’s possession the day he disappeared. While the items had been overlooked in the early investigation, a recent re-examination with advanced technology has now revealed fresh traces of DNA never before detected.
But the results have sent shockwaves through the case.
The DNA Shock
Detectives announced that the DNA profile does not belong to Andrew, nor to any member of his family. Instead, the forensic match points to an individual with a troubling past — someone who had been cleared of suspicion years ago.
Police have not publicly confirmed the name, but insiders describe the person as “close to the original investigation”, suggesting a link that could call into question the handling of the case from the very beginning.
One senior investigator told reporters:
“This is the twist no one could have predicted. The DNA discovery completely changes the direction of the inquiry.”
Family in Tears
Andrew’s parents, Kevin and Glenys Gosden, were said to be “in shock” after being briefed by police. For years, they have fought tirelessly for answers, hoping for even the faintest sign of their son’s fate.
The revelation that Andrew’s belongings carried another person’s DNA has left the family grappling with fresh fears and old wounds.
“We just want to know what happened to our boy,” Andrew’s father said through tears. “Every time we think we’ve run out of hope, something else comes up — but this feels like the biggest turn yet.”
What Happens Next?
Detectives are now reopening lines of inquiry that had been considered closed for more than a decade. The individual whose DNA was found will face renewed scrutiny, with sources suggesting a possible criminal re-investigation may follow.
Police have promised transparency, but campaigners are already demanding answers as to why this evidence was missed or ignored for so long.