For the first time since their son Daniel’s abduction four years ago, the Morcombe family is celebrating Christmas.
From their new home on the Sunshine Coast, Denise, 47, and Bruce, 48, are opening their hearts to Woman’s Day on the fourth anniversary of Daniel’s abduction from a makeshift bus stop on December 7, 2003.
His daylight disappearance at the age of 13 triggered one of Australia’s biggest murder investigations, which is still going on, with police having so far sorted through 20,000 separate items of information from the public.
While her son is never far from her mind, Denise says moving to the new, smaller home at Palmwoods has softened the heartbreak.
“Our first home held too many memories. It’s easier now, not having his bedroom as a constant reminder.”
This year will be the first time Denise and Bruce have celebrated Christmas since Daniel’s disappearance.
“We will be sharing the occasion with Bruce’s parents at our little hideaway in Tasmania. Daniel will be foremost in our thoughts and we will say a special prayer for him,” says Denise.
Read the full interview in Woman’s Day (on-sale December 10).
The Queensland state government is offering a $250,000 reward for information about Daniel, last seen on the Nambour Connection Road under the Kiel Mountain Road overpass, Woombye. He was abducted while waiting for a bus to go Christmas shopping. Call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 if you can help. For more on the search for Daniel go to www.danielmorcombe.com.au
If you know the whereabouts of a missing person, or are missing yourself and would like to make contact with a loved one, you can make contact anonymously through Woman’s Day.
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