'Murder letter' torment of missing man's family

THE family of a missing man fear he has "been murdered" - as they approach 20 months with no answers.

- LUCY JOHN

Ricky Harris, from Aberdare, was last seen on CCTV at around 2.20pm on Saturday, November 18, 2023.

The footage, taken from near his flat at Maes-Y-Deri, Aberaman, was captured just hours after his aunt, Nina Harris, dropped him home from a friend's house.

Nina said Ricky seemed like his usual self that day, however she noted it was strange for him to have requested a lift for what should have been a five-minute walk.

She added that Ricky "looked shifty or nervous" when she reviewed CCTV footage of their last interaction.

Now, 19 months on since her nephew's disappearance, Nina has revealed that the family received a disturbing letter which alleges that Ricky has been murdered.

The letter suggests a location where Ricky has been "buried under gravel".

The letter was not intended for Ricky's family but was passed on by someone who felt they had a "right to know", Nina claimed.

Nina said she received it just short of a year ago, but claimed police had not taken it seriously.

"We've had this letter for the last 10 months but the police have ignored it," she said.

"When I read it my heart sank. Seeing it written down is more than a verbal rumour.

"The police said they would speak to [the person referred to in the letter] but that [they were unable] to speak to them.

"At first we had a little bit of hope, but we are speaking out now because it has been so long since we received the letter.