Mother slams police communication after a week long wait to confirm remains weren’t her missing son, Jack O’Sullivan.
Mother slams police communication after a week long wait to confirm remains weren’t her missing son, Jack O’Sullivan.
Jack O Sullivan Mum Calls Police Communication Shocking on Son
Catherine O’Sullivan waited nearly a week for confirmation. A phone call finally said it wasn’t Jack. She is upset about the long wait, stating that DNA testing didn’t start right away.
Police said they “fast-tracked” the DNA process and gave updates when possible. Catherine felt the police implied it was Jack early in the new year.
It was “utter torture” for six days, she said. The height and age range matched Jack’s description, making it hard to consider it wasn’t him. DNA analysis was needed for certainty.
Catherine learned the DNA process hadn’t even started for days, calling this “pretty grim” for the family. They waited for any update they could get, but felt the communication was “shocking”.
When they called, she barely held the phone, telling them to give the news. An email confirmed the call was about Jack and those six days were the worst so far, though she felt relieved that it wasn’t him.
Police first contacted them on January 4th, a Saturday, with the follow-up coming the next Friday. They still search when they can, aided by a private investigator who talks to police.
To date, they have found no trace of Jack. Sunday marks the anniversary of his disappearance. Catherine said it’s just another day; every day has been difficult since he vanished.
She doesn’t want vigils or attention, as they think of Jack every day. A whole year has passed now, and it almost doesn’t feel real to her, as they have no idea what happened.
They get hoax messages and ransom demands, but nothing has been proven true. Time has passed unbelievably fast. Catherine is consumed by it daily.
Her husband and son try to work and live normal lives. However, she finds it hard to focus on anything else, taking each day as it comes.
Stopping isn’t an option, as it wouldn’t be fair to Jack. She will keep searching until she knows. If she doesn’t do it, no one will.
Avon and Somerset Police shared their perspective, stating they contacted the family about remains in Wales. Detectives worked to fast-track DNA testing to give the family answers.
They updated the family on January 10th, confirming it wasn’t Jack. A Superintendent gave updates during those six days, sharing what information they had.
Flesch Reading Ease score: 83.3
Catherine O’Sullivan waited nearly a week for confirmation. A phone call finally said it wasn’t Jack. She is upset about the long wait, stating that DNA testing didn’t start right away.
Police said they “fast-tracked” the DNA process and gave updates when possible. Catherine felt the police implied it was Jack early in the new year.
It was “utter torture” for six days, she said. The height and age range matched Jack’s description, making it hard to consider it wasn’t him. DNA analysis was needed for certainty.
Catherine learned the DNA process hadn’t even started for days, calling this “pretty grim” for the family. They waited for any update they could get, but felt the communication was “shocking”.
When they called, she barely held the phone, telling them to give the news. An email confirmed the call was about Jack and those six days were the worst so far, though she felt relieved that it wasn’t him.
Police first contacted them on January 4th, a Saturday, with the follow-up coming the next Friday. They still search when they can, aided by a private investigator who talks to police.
To date, they have found no trace of Jack. Sunday marks the anniversary of his disappearance. Catherine said it’s just another day; every day has been difficult since he vanished.
She doesn’t want vigils or attention, as they think of Jack every day. A whole year has passed now, and it almost doesn’t feel real to her, as they have no idea what happened.
They get hoax messages and ransom demands, but nothing has been proven true. Time has passed unbelievably fast. Catherine is consumed by it daily.
Her husband and son try to work and live normal lives. However, she finds it hard to focus on anything else, taking each day as it comes.
Stopping isn’t an option, as it wouldn’t be fair to Jack. She will keep searching until she knows. If she doesn’t do it, no one will.
Avon and Somerset Police shared their perspective, stating they contacted the family about remains in Wales. Detectives worked to fast-track DNA testing to give the family answers.
They updated the family on January 10th, confirming it wasn’t Jack. A Superintendent gave updates during those six days, sharing what information they had.
Flesch Reading Ease score: 83.3