How are age progression photos made for missing people?

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"An age progression picture, which shows what a missing person might look like today, can be critical in finding leads, reigniting public interest and hope for families, and bringing someone home. But for those who haven't seen their child or loved one in years, it can be deeply emotional to see the familiar, yet different face, of someone who has been gone for so long. Police, journalists, and charities like Missing People use these digitally created images to spark recognition from the public. The Independent and Missing People have this week launched the SafeCall appeal, aiming to raise 165,000 to fund a new free service offering support and safety to the 70,000 children reported missing each year. Donate here or text SAFE to 70577 to give 10 to Missing People enough for one child to get help. When fresh evidence runs dry and leads go cold, police call on forensic artist Tim Widden to create an image they can use to gain more information."

The Independent covers topics from reproductive rights and climate change to Big Tech while investigating matters such as the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC and producing the documentary 'The A Word' about American women fighting for reproductive rights. The Independent solicits donations to fund reporters and emphasizes that quality journalism should remain free to readers, supported by those who can afford it, without paywalls. Age-progression images are used by police, journalists and charities like Missing People to find leads and rekindle public interest. The SafeCall appeal aims to raise 165,000 to fund a free service for the roughly 70,000 children reported missing each year, with donations accepted by text or online, and forensic artist Tim Widden is called on when leads go cold.

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