Ricky Harris’ household haven’t seen or heard from him for greater than a 12 months and now they’ve acquired a disturbing message
The household of a lacking man worry he has “been murdered” as they method 20 months with no solutions. Ricky Harris, from Aberdare, was final seen on CCTV at round 2.20pm on Saturday, November 18, 2023. The footage, taken from close to his flat at Maes-Y-Deri, Aberaman, was captured simply hours after his aunt, Nina Harris, dropped him residence from a good friend’s home.
Talking to WalesOnline beforehand, Nina stated Ricky appeared like his ordinary self that day, nevertheless she famous it was unusual for him to have requested a carry for what ought to have been a five-minute stroll. She added that Ricky “seemed shifty or nervous” when she reviewed CCTV footage of their final interplay.
Now 19 months on since her nephew’s disappearance Nina has revealed that the household acquired a disturbing letter which alleges that Ricky has been murdered.
The letter, seen by WalesOnline, suggests a location the place Ricky has been “buried below gravel”.
The letter was not supposed for Ricky’s household however was handed on by somebody who felt they’d a “proper to know”, Nina claimed.
Nina stated she acquired it simply in need of a 12 months in the past, however claimed police had not taken it critically.
“We’ve had this letter for the final 10 months however the police have ignored it,” she stated. “Once I learn it my coronary heart sank. Seeing it written down is greater than a verbal hearsay.
“The police stated they’d communicate to [the person referred to in the letter] however that [they were unable] to talk to them.
“At first we had slightly little bit of hope, however we’re talking out now as a result of it has been so lengthy since we acquired the letter.
“I’m not simply going to sit down again and go away him lacking, I need him discovered. I’ve been continually ringing for updates and I’m sick of calling 101, I’m sick of arguing with the police. It’s a shambles.”
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Additional to this, she stated the household is worried that officers had not but obtained permission to entry Ricky’s social media accounts to verify for potential proof.
She stated: “It’s been 20 months now and so they haven’t even seemed into Ricky’s Fb account. I do know this as a result of they instructed me.
“If somebody is [being investigated] for a medication offence the very first thing they do is get on their Fb account however when somebody is lacking, why not? They don’t know what messages he despatched or acquired earlier than he went lacking. That ought to have been carried out on the very starting.”
Recalling the final time she noticed Ricky, she stated: “That day I simply knew one thing wasn’t proper. When you already know somebody and know their methods, you possibly can simply inform.
“It is vitally out of character for Ricky to go lacking; he would not go and wander, he’s a house hen.
“Every week earlier than he had pneumonia and so they took a litre of fluid off his lungs. On the Monday earlier than he went lacking he signed himself out of hospital.
“[At the time] the police stated he might have walked off and collapsed someplace, but when that occurred, he would have seemingly been discovered now. They stated we have to preserve all choices open and never simply assume he’s lifeless.”
Nina stated the household additionally proceed to be stricken by prank calls and “twisted” folks utilizing faux social media accounts claiming to be withholding details about Ricky’s whereabouts.
She stated as a household they imagine he’s lifeless, and worry he has been “murdered”.
She stated: “It’s devastating as a household and we imagine the end result [is that he is dead] however he deserves to have a correct funeral. I’m nonetheless awake till foolish instances within the morning. I get up and I can’t get it out of my head. It’s simply loopy.
“You consider all types, did he endure? Was it sudden? Somebody evil is aware of one thing and so they’re not talking up.”
She added: “He’s so missed and liked it’s unreal, it’s heartbreaking and merciless. On the finish of the day he’s somebody’s son and he’s my nephew, and I’ll do something I’ve acquired to do to seek out him.”
Detective Inspector Owain Morris stated: “South Wales Police is actively pursuing an in depth and complete investigation into the disappearance of Ricky Harris.
“Since Ricky’s disappearance, we now have carried out in depth searches utilising our Specialist Search officers, which incorporates specialised models such because the dive crew, canine scent groups, and assist from the police helicopter (NPAS) and drone groups.
“The investigation has reached past native boundaries, with inquiries extending so far as North Wales.
“Officers are regularly reviewing any new data that emerges, making certain that every one leads are totally examined. Each reported sighting and tip-off from the general public has been diligently adopted up, and all sensible and cheap bodily search alternatives have been explored to the most effective of their capabilities.
“This contains thorough examinations of quite a few places, comparable to rivers, waterways, and areas of dense vegetation.
“I wish to emphasise that the investigation stays ongoing, and we’re dedicated in our efforts to find Ricky. Ricky’s household have been saved up to date on all developments associated to the seek for him.”
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