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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Holly Evans

Parents of 14-year-old girl who went missing 20 years ago beg for ‘answers’

PA

The parents of a 14-year-old girl who disappeared 20 years ago in Blackpool have begged for an end to their “nightmare”, as the police issue a fresh appeal.

Charlene Downes was last seen waving goodbye to a friend near an alleyway at around 11pm on 1 November 2003, and was reported missing two days later.

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