Ben Needham’s mother moves to Turkey to search for him

Kerry Needham, the mother of missing toddler Ben Needham, has relocated to Turkey to be closer to the island of Kos, where her son disappeared 33 years ago. At 52, she finds it emotionally challenging to live on Kos, as it brings back painful memories. From her new home in Turkey, she can easily access Kos via a short ferry ride, allowing her to continue her search for Ben while managing her mental health. Kerry has expressed her belief that Ben may have been smuggled from Greece to Turkey shortly after his disappearance. She has often thought that the proximity of Bodrum to Kos made it feasible for someone to take Ben on a day trip boat. Over the years, there have been numerous reported sightings of Ben in Turkey, which fuels her hope that he may still be alive. Despite the emotional toll of moving away from her family, including her parents and grandchildren, Kerry feels that living in Turkey is essential for her search. She acknowledges the difficulty of maintaining her personal identity in England, where she often faces questions about her son's case. Kerry's decision to move is driven by her desire to actively pursue any leads regarding Ben's whereabouts while maintaining a semblance of normalcy in her life. She believes that being in Turkey will allow her to respond to any information that arises more effectively, as she continues to hold onto hope for her son's return.