I'm 73 and terrified I'll die without knowing what happened to my missing son'
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I'm 73 and terrified I'll die without knowing what happened to my missing son'
"From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground."
"When 16-year-old Damien Nettles disappeared, his mother Valerie Walker was too afraid to leave the house. She stayed inside waiting, convinced that every set of footsteps outside meant her son was finally coming home. But Ms Walker is now 73, and on 2 November, it will be 30 years since she last saw her child. With no meaningful leads and a stalled investigation, she fears she may never learn the truth about what happened to him before she dies."
The Independent covers reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech while investigating political financials and producing documentaries like 'The A Word' that spotlight American women fighting for reproductive rights. The outlet refuses paywalls and relies on donations so quality journalism remains freely available and reporters can stay on the ground to speak to both sides. Fundraising supports initiatives for missing children: The Independent has raised 165,000 to launch SafeCall, a free service offering support and safety to missing children, and continues to raise funds for Missing People. Damien Nettles went missing at 16; his mother, Valerie Walker, remains hopeful for answers after 30 years. Readers can donate or text SAFE to 70577.
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