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In December 2024, Sheila Fox, a missing English woman from Coventry, was found alive 52 years later.
In 1972, Sheila Fox, a 16-year-old schoolgirl, mysteriously disappeared in Coventry, central England, says the BBC News. At the time, those close to her believed she had run off with an older man she was seeing. But, over the years, the hope of finding her diminished and many imagined a tragic fate for her.
52 years later, in December 2024, an incredible twist finally sheds light on this affair. West Midlands Police, who had never given up on the case, decided to restart the investigation by publishing a photo of Sheila from the time of her disappearance. The image is widely distributed on social networks and provokes an avalanche of reactions.
She is found thanks to a photo
A few hours after this call for witnesses, the efforts are bearing fruit. The British provide crucial information, allowing the police to locate Sheila Fox. Against all odds, she was found alive and well, residing in another part of the UK.
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Detective Sergeant Jenna Shaw, of the Cold Case Investigation Team, said she was “absolutely delighted” to have found Sheila after “searching every piece of evidence to find a photo of Sheila” .
