Someone Must Know

Reads to the heart and soul of what it means to be human - caring for people who are missing or unidentified and bringing them home. Heart-rending in places but utterly uplifting throughout – PROFESSOR LADY SUE BLACK, author of All That RemainsGripping and compassionate, it digs beneath the surface to expose the agony of those lost and those left behind – VAL MCDERMIDCaptivating and enthralling, this book carried me along in a tidal wave of page-turning intrigue. An absolutely fascinating read that I was lost in from start to finish. A brilliant book and a new voice to watch – DR DUNCAN HARDING, author of The Criminal Mind‘The investigative work Dave Grimstead, his colleagues and the volunteers carry out is quite remarkable. This book is a thoroughly fascinating and informative read’ – LYNDA LA PLANTE CBEA unique and important book of stories told with the pace of a detective novel, brimming with the mystery and intrigue of a true crime series, and shot through with real heart and hope. Dave Grimstead’s vision that no missing or unidentified person should be forgotten or lose their identity, and the story of the organisation he built to ensure this, will restore your faith in people and heartily entertain you into the bargain – EVIE KING, author of Ashes to AdminA fascinating glimpse into a mysterious world. Thanks to Dave’s dynamic storytelling the reader is constantly kept on their toes … I was struck by the eloquence of his insight. This passion is infectious and by the end of the book you’ll want to join the team yourself – Dr Angela Gallop, author of When the Dogs Don’t BarkThere’s a deep beauty in Grimstead’s unsensationalised, compassionate narration, and true grace in Locate’s diligent efforts to find answers. * THE TIMES *

Dave Grimstead is the head of Locate International, a not-for-profit organisation comprised of an eclectic group of volunteers that helps families of unsolved missing person cases find their loved ones. The organisation’s work is the subject of Channel 4’s The Body Detectives and featured in The Missing Podcast hosted by Pandora Sykes. Dave and Locate have featured in various media outlets, including BBC News, The Guardian, Daily Express, and Metro.

Before founding Locate in 2019, Dave enjoyed a distinguished 40-year policing career as a Detective Inspector. He led complex investigations ranging from kidnap and extortion to homicide and missing person cases. He also worked extensively in the field of international and serious organised crime with the NCA, where he managed successful investigations in drug and people trafficking. Dave retired from the police in 2012.

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