Mother of missing navy sailor urges alleged killer to reveal body location
Margaret Parkes, 80, and her 84‑year‑old husband David have publicly asked Allan Grimson to disclose where the remains of their son, Simon Parkes, are buried.
Margaret Parkes, 80, and her 84‑year‑old husband David have publicly asked Allan Grimson to disclose where the remains of their son, Simon Parkes, are buried. Simon, a teenage Royal Navy sailor, vanished 40 years ago. Grimson, a former navy petty officer, is the suspect police have described as a "serial killer" in the case. He was previously sentenced for sexual offences against four boys and men. The Parkes couple said time is running out for them to learn what happened to their son.
The appeal highlights the lingering uncertainty surrounding the disappearance and the family's desire for closure after four decades.
Why it matters
The family hopes to finally locate Simon Parkes' remains, ending a long‑standing mystery.
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- United Kingdom · Europe
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- The Guardian
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- Mother of Royal Navy, Margaret Parkes, Allan Grimson, Simon Parkes’
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- World
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