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Find a missing person

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  • Hi Lynn
    After you posted the extra info about Gordon I did another search as I can get it to cross reference searches
    I told it to find julie and gordon dickinson inthe same address and it cam up with another address this time not near blackpool the other thing is the Julie is a Julia so it may be incorect. if you want clear some pm space and I will send you the details.

    Hiya

    I have now cleared my inbox completely, so can receive more messages.
    Many thanks for your help. It is hugely appreciated.
    Lynn
    When life throws you lemons...put them in a gin and tonic !!
  • msmicawber
    msmicawber Posts: 1,962 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    Hi BB4U,

    I've read through this and am so sorry for you and your daughter as this must be so worrying and distressing.

    I know that banks etc. can't divulge last known addresses, but wonder if they would agree to forward a letter to his last known address for you.
    Debt at highest: £6,290.72 (14.2.1999)
    Debt free success date: 14.8.2006 :j
  • msmicawber wrote:
    Hi BB4U,

    I've read through this and am so sorry for you and your daughter as this must be so worrying and distressing.

    I know that banks etc. can't divulge last known addresses, but wonder if they would agree to forward a letter to his last known address for you.

    To be honest we are not entirely sure of his bank account details and surely there must be lots of Stephen Holmes about?
    Thankyou anyway.
    When life throws you lemons...put them in a gin and tonic !!
  • Toto
    Toto Posts: 6,680 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    is his email address hotmail or yahoo, those addresses automatically delete themselves after a certain number of months with no activity. So if he hadn't logged in over the 2 years the email would bounce back now.
    :A
    :A
    "Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish on its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid" - Albert Einstein
  • albertross_2
    albertross_2 Posts: 8,932 Forumite
    In answer to the what is youtube question..

    This chap became world famous in a couple of weeks after posting a simple video about his life.

    http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=geriatric1927
    Ever get the feeling you are wasting your time? :rolleyes:
  • Catseyez
    Catseyez Posts: 993 Forumite
    BB4U...is there any chance he could have joined a religious group (cult) and gone to live in a commune where he is discouraged from having contact with 'outsiders'? Typically, the people most likely to do this are intelligent and at a time of life where they might be confused and unsure about the direction their life is heading. A lot of these 'cults' are known to target travellers as they are considered 'vulnerable' and are more susceptible to mind-control techniques.

    Just another possibility...I know it sounds far-fetched but it does happen.

    I hope you hear something soon. xx
  • Mrs_pbradley936
    Mrs_pbradley936 Posts: 14,573 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    I do not wish to upset anyone but I have always thought that if an adult wanted to "vanish" and had committed no crimes they were free to do so. The police will concern themselves with children, the mentally ill, those that are obliged to pay child support and criminals but the rest of us can go where and when we please without leaving a forwarding address.
  • Little_John
    Little_John Posts: 4,033 Forumite
    pbradley you are correct in that anyone can disapear if they wish but it doesnt stop people searching for them, I would rather have the opertunity to speak to someone at least once before and allow them to tell me why they want to disapear to clear my mind of the "I hope they didnt leave becasue of me" thoughts.
  • sheeny_2
    sheeny_2 Posts: 87 Forumite
    You say he travelled with cash or worked as he went.. does he prefer a particular type of work, eg has he any special skills?
    If so, this might help you to focus the search.
  • Catseyez wrote:
    BB4U...is there any chance he could have joined a religious group (cult) and gone to live in a commune where he is discouraged from having contact with 'outsiders'? Typically, the people most likely to do this are intelligent and at a time of life where they might be confused and unsure about the direction their life is heading. A lot of these 'cults' are known to target travellers as they are considered 'vulnerable' and are more susceptible to mind-control techniques.

    Just another possibility...I know it sounds far-fetched but it does happen.

    I hope you hear something soon. xx

    Hi

    I really don't think so...although you can never be sure, can you?
    Stephen is a non believer and I don't think that he would have even given the time of day to any religious cult.
    Thankyou anyway.

    In answer to the question....has he any special skills.
    I believe that he took many cash in hand jobs whilst travelling, to fund the next part of his journey.
    However, when he was living in Thailand, he did work as an English teacher.
    When life throws you lemons...put them in a gin and tonic !!
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