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Search Intensifies for Missing Cornwall Man, Alexander Key

1/27/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Alexander Key, 37, partner of Assisi Jackson, has been missing since January 23 in Cornwall.
He was last seen at the Cobweb Inn in Boscastle around 2:20 PM.
Devon and Cornwall Police have growing concerns for his welfare after he was reported missing the following evening (log 847 of January 24).
The family, including Jade Jagger, is sharing appeals for information on social media.

History

Historical Context

David Wiggins, a British architect, disappeared in London in 2003, prompting a major investigation by the Metropolitan Police involving over 100 officers. This case mirrors the 1997 disappearance of Amy Joy Wroe Bechtel, which also received extensive media coverage and highlighted the challenges law enforcement faces in locating missing persons, emphasizing the importance of community involvement in such investigations.

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Story summary

Alexander Key, 37, partner of Assisi Jackson, has been missing since January 23 in Cornwall.
He was last seen at the Cobweb Inn in Boscastle around 2:20 PM.
Devon and Cornwall Police have growing concerns for his welfare after he was reported missing the following evening (log 847 of January 24).
The family, including Jade Jagger, is sharing appeals for information on social media.

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