Match Day Mystery: The Disappearance of Lee Boxell

Sinister South

Episode 21! This week, Hannah tackles the baffling case of Lee Boxell, a 15-year-old football fan who seemingly disappeared into thin air in 1988 from his home in Cheam, near Sutton. Was he off to catch a local match, or did something more sinister happen?
Despite extensive investigations and a few strange leads, Lee’s fate remains a mystery to this day. Join us as we delve into the baffling details, including a cryptic phone call, dodgy sightings, a mysterious local hangout and a graveyard that holds more questions than answers, the case raises all kinds of chilling possibilities.
Rachel questions the wisdom of ever letting teenagers roam free, while Hannah contemplates the unsettling efficiency of hiding bodies where no one’s likely to check.
Sources used in this episode include:

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Lee_Boxell
• https://www.channel5.com/show/missing-or-murdered/season-1/lee-boxell
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-66768461
• https://www.themissingpodcast.org/lee_boxell
• https://www.missingpeople.org.uk/help-us-find/lee-boxell-93-000058
• https://crimestoppers-uk.org/news-campaigns/news/2023/sep/cheam-south-london-20-000-reward-for-anonymous-info-on-1988-murder-of-lee-boxell-renewed

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