Missing in 1972, 16-year-old girl found after 52 years...Why did it disappear?

Jan 02, 2025

Missing in 1972, 16-year-old girl found after 52 years...Why did it disappear?
photo source=West Midland Police



A British girl who went missing in 1972 has been found to be alive for the first time in 52 years.

According to local media such as The Guardian, Sheila Fox (16) mysteriously disappeared from Coventry city center in West Midland, England in 1972.

Police found that she, who was living with her parents at the time, had a close relationship with an adult man.




Her traces were in the dark after her disappearance.

Police have already died or investigated with several possibilities, including kidnapping to other countries and regions, but have not made progress.

Decades later, the investigation team in the U.S. case in West Midlands recently found a photo of Sheila at the time of her disappearance, released it on websites and social media, and asked for clues to help her whereabouts.




Later, surprisingly, a report came in that she seemed to have seen her within hours of its release.

Based on the report, the police investigated and confirmed that she was living in another area.

However, the police said they could not reveal where she lived and why she disappeared.




A police official said, "I am happy to confirm that Sheila is alive and well after 52 years." All missing people have their own stories. I hope she will be reunited with her family and acquaintances soon."



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.