Secret torment of Ben Needham's mum from ransom hell to tragic daughter decision

As Ben Needham's mother, Kerry Needham, makes a fresh plea for answers, the Mirror takes a look at the 35 years of heartache the determined mum has endured since her son's disappearance


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