The true story of a lost woman with dementia reunited with her love | Reported Missing - BBC
Summary
TLDRA man reports his wife missing, who suffers from dementia and has been missing since she wandered off in King's World. They've been married for 62 years, and her condition has worsened over time. Despite extensive CCTV footage and search efforts, she seemed to vanish without a trace. The search intensifies with fears of foul play, but eventually, she's found safe, having been given a ride by a bus driver, highlighting the community's care and the husband's unwavering love and dedication.
Takeaways
- 👵 The man is reporting his wife missing, who has dementia and has been missing from King's World.
- 👫 The couple has been married for 62 years, and the wife's forgetfulness has worsened over time.
- 📉 The wife's dementia was diagnosed seven years ago, leading to a progressive decline in her condition.
- 🚫 The wife is unable to find her way home due to her memory issues and cannot hold a conversation.
- 📹 The man has been monitoring his wife with a camera, which helped track her movements before she disappeared.
- 👥 The wife was last seen leaving a location with another woman, raising concerns about her safety.
- 🔍 CCTV footage was used to track the wife's movements, but it led to a false lead involving another individual.
- 🚔 There was a significant delay in the search due to the confusion caused by the wrong person being identified in the CCTV footage.
- 🏥 Various locations, including a hospital, train station, and boat yards, were checked with no sign of the missing wife.
- 🚌 A bus driver confirmed that the wife had boarded a bus, which complicated the search but ultimately led to her being found.
- ❤️ The man's love and care for his wife were emphasized as the driving force behind his relentless search for her.
Q & A
What is the main concern of the person speaking in the script?
-The main concern is that the speaker's wife, who has dementia, has gone missing and he is worried about her safety and whereabouts.
What condition does the wife have that makes her vulnerable?
-The wife has dementia, which makes her forgetful and unable to hold a conversation, increasing her vulnerability.
How long have the couple been married?
-The couple has been married for 62 years, having been married in 1958.
How did the wife's condition progress over time?
-The wife's condition began with forgetfulness, which progressively worsened until a full diagnosis of dementia was made seven years ago, leading to a downhill ride in her health.
What was the wife's behavior like before she went missing?
-The wife was seen on camera walking away, which was a known behavior as she had a history of walking away, but it became a problem when the husband could no longer see her due to his own vision impairment.
What steps were taken to find the missing wife?
-The search involved checking CCTV footage, looking into the Regal, and searching various locations such as Northgate Street, the train station, hospital, and boat yards.
What was the significance of the CCTV footage in the search?
-The CCTV footage initially showed the wife with another lady, which led to a red herring and delayed the search. Later, it was confirmed that she had left the Regal on her own.
What was the outcome of the search for the missing wife?
-The wife was found and confirmed to be safe. She had been picked up by a bus driver and was located at a hospital.
What was the husband's emotional state during the search?
-The husband was extremely worried and anxious about his wife's safety, but he was also determined to find her, driven by love and care for her.
What was the husband's reaction when his wife was found?
-The husband was relieved and happy to have his wife back, expressing that she is the most important thing in his life.
What does the husband value most in his relationship with his wife?
-The husband values love, care, and the importance of his wife in his life, which motivates him to never give up on her.
Outlines
🔍 Search for a Missing Wife with Dementia
The speaker reports his wife missing, who suffers from dementia and has gone missing from King's World. They have been married for 62 years since 1958, and her condition has progressively worsened. She is forgetful and cannot hold a conversation, making her vulnerable. The speaker expresses concern about her ability to find her way home. CCTV footage reveals her movements, including having fish and chips, and leaving with another woman. There's confusion about whether she is with someone or alone, and the search is complicated by a false sighting. The search includes checking hospitals, train stations, and other locations, but she remains elusive. The speaker is deeply worried but hopeful, fearing the worst but hoping for the best.
💖 Love and Care in the Face of Adversity
The speaker reflects on the love and care he has for his wife, who is the most important thing in his life. Despite the difficulties of coping with her dementia and the current situation of her being missing, he is determined not to give up on her. The speaker is asked how he copes with the stress and worry, to which he responds that it's through love and care. He emphasizes the importance of not readily throwing away the bond they share, highlighting the strength of their relationship and his commitment to her well-being.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Missing
💡Dementia
💡Vulnerable
💡CCTV
💡Regal
💡Fish and Chips
💡Red Herring
💡Hospital
💡Bus Driver
💡Love and Care
Highlights
The husband reports his wife missing, who has dementia and has gone missing from King's World.
The wife's condition has been deteriorating for seven years since her dementia diagnosis.
The couple has been together for 62 years, married in 1958, and the wife's memory loss is a growing concern.
The wife's forgetfulness has progressed to the point where she cannot hold a conversation.
CCTV footage shows the wife's movements before she disappeared, indicating she was last seen with another woman.
The wife was seen entering a restaurant, possibly with another woman, raising questions about her safety.
The husband expresses concern that his wife would not remember her way home due to her dementia.
A misidentification in CCTV footage leads to a false lead in the search for the missing wife.
The search is complicated by the wife's disappearance from a known location without a clear destination.
The husband's emotional distress is evident as he searches for his wife, highlighting the personal impact of dementia.
The wife is eventually found after being spotted by a bus driver, demonstrating the community's role in the search.
The husband's relief upon finding his wife is palpable, underscoring the emotional journey of the search.
The wife's confusion and lack of memory are evident when asked about her experience during the disappearance.
The husband reflects on the challenges of caring for a loved one with dementia, emphasizing love and commitment.
Despite the difficulties, the husband expresses his unwavering dedication to his wife, who is the most important person in his life.
Transcripts
i want to report my wife
missing and where did she go missing
from
he lost sir in king's world he has
outsiders disease and what's her name
i'm severely partially excited it's
always been
a problem that she would walk away and
when i could see it was never a problem
for me
but now i can't um see
more than arm's length yeah
we've been together 62 years we were
married in 1958.
she's always been
my life i noticed that she was becoming
forgetful and it noticeably got worse
until seven years ago we had the full
diagnosis that she
got dementia and
from there it's been a fairly downhill
ride is she going to be able to find her
way home if she
wanted to no no she's not going to
remember where she lives while she's in
this state if she got
even if she got into the door yeah she
wouldn't be able to come to you
well she can't really hold a
conversation she can't hold a
conversation that's why
she's so vulnerable
had sheila on camera for quite a period
of time and we were able to show where
she had gone
and then it was as if she had just
disappeared
it's possible that she's entered the
regal at 13
27
bruno can you check the regal
yeah south of the regal confirmed she
was in there
she's with another female about the same
age with the red coat on when they left
together
she got any friends in gloucester
because she might have been in the regal
with somebody and have you seen
anything as of yet no she has only
friends that she has in gloucester
all live here
cctv attracts her walking from northgate
street
she's then had fish and chips and a
drink
and then she left with another lady
alarm bells do start ringing why issues
with that person
is it a member of the public trying to
help are they trying to be friendly or
is it somebody spotting the signs that
they should vulnerable and they've
they've seen an opportunity to take
advantage
2375 i'm looking at the legal cctv now
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where that confusion has come from is
that staff thought she was with
a female in there but actually they were
looking at
the completely wrong people so whoever
they're looking at did i have fish and
chips and a cup of tea but
it actually wasn't our misfire she's
been in there on her own it's confirmed
that she's left
on her own since she has a dark brown
bag um in her left hand
uh she leaves at 13 38
and goes left towards chambers it's been
a massive red herring
it has set his back and now we're even
further behind sheila than we were
before
we've checked the abbey doctors on
escape street
train station's been checked train
station hospital has been checked
hospital stagecoach i can't understand
how
she just disappears
i had to walk through the dogs through
all the boat yards
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of the missing lady
we might
the worst case scenario is always if it
ends up
as a false sighting that is definitely
worrying
because that's when you start thinking
the worst but hoping for the best
they confirm we've seen there at chad
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john they've just confirmed it is sheila
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it was a huge relief for all the right
reasons a bus driver
has kindly let her on to the bus
it's obviously done for the right
reasons you can't can't criticize
everyone
it just made our search that potentially
made our shirts
that much harder my wondering
where have you been uh i've been so
worried about
you come on any cake
potato and you can't if you don't want
kate you've been drinking in the
hospital coffee
i was kidding you why one concerned i'm
so happy yeah can you sit down there
well i don't know i've never done it yet
do you want this shot or wrong no
yes no it's no joy people used to say to
me how do you cope doing all this day
and night
it's my great difficulty but it's love
it's
care it's the fact that she
was and still is the most important
thing in my life
i don't throw that away readily
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