Disappearance of Levi Davis (England/US)
Levi Davis's family alleged on January 17, 2026, that an investigator is withholding a crucial phone believed to contain vital information about his disappearance, calling for its release. As of January 17, 2026, the Spanish police case, previously shelved, has been reopened following a private investigation, with new evidence suggesting Davis was groomed for a nude "casting" by a leading television industry figure and later alleged sexual blackmail. His mother, Julie Davis, believes he was drug raped and is missing, stating police have not been helpful and that Levi was assaulted and recorded, leading him to express fear for his life online. Investigative journalists are providing new evidence to police, urging a review of fresh information concerning his disappearance in Barcelona, which his mother believes is linked to a blackmail plot and not drowning as initially concluded by local detectives.
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January 2026 — 1 developments
Levi Davis's family alleges that an investigator has withheld a crucial phone that they believe contains vital information about his disappearance.
Levi Davis's family alleges that an investigator has withheld a crucial phone that they believe contains vital information about his disappearance. They are calling for the phone to be released as it could hold the truth.
April 2025 — 1 developments
Levi's mother, Julie Davis, stated she believes her son was drug raped and is missing, and that police have not been helpful.
Levi's mother, Julie Davis, stated she believes her son was drug raped and is missing, and that police have not been helpful. She also revealed Levi was assaulted and the incident recorded, leading to him uploading a video expressing fear for his life.
March 2025 — 1 developments
The Spanish police case regarding Levi Davis's disappearance, which had previously been shelved, has been reopened following the family's private investigation.
The Spanish police case regarding Levi Davis's disappearance, which had previously been shelved, has been reopened following the family's private investigation. Davis had claimed on Instagram that his life was being threatened by a sextortion gang before he vanished.
January 2025 — 4 developments
New evidence suggests that Levi Davis was groomed for a nude "casting" by a leading television industry figure who he later alleged was part of a plot to sexually blackmail him.
New evidence suggests that Levi Davis was groomed for a nude "casting" by a leading television industry figure who he later alleged was part of a plot to sexually blackmail him.
A report suggests that Levi Davis's friend, Mike Guida, possesses unreleased documents left by Davis that could be relevant to his disappearance.
A report suggests that Levi Davis's friend, Mike Guida, possesses unreleased documents left by Davis that could be relevant to his disappearance.
Byline Times published Part Two of a five-part special investigation into Levi Davis' disappearance,…
Byline Times published Part Two of a five-part special investigation into Levi Davis' disappearance, suggesting he could not have swum to the location where a man was seen in the water and questioning the police investigation.
UK police are facing calls from a government minister for a full international review into the disappearance of Levi Davis.
UK police are facing calls from a government minister for a full international review into the disappearance of Levi Davis.
November 2024 — 2 developments
Investigative journalists are providing new evidence to police concerning the two-year-old disappearance of Levi Davis in Barcelona.
Investigative journalists are providing new evidence to police concerning the two-year-old disappearance of Levi Davis in Barcelona. Authorities are being urged to review this fresh information, which could potentially shed light on the mystery surrounding his whereabouts.
Local detectives officially closed Levi Davis's case, suggesting he drowned, leading his mother to feel abandoned by Spanish police and call for a review.
Local detectives officially closed Levi Davis's case, suggesting he drowned, leading his mother to feel abandoned by Spanish police and call for a review. Additionally, investigative journalists are now providing police with new evidence suggesting Davis was being blackmailed.
October 2024 — 9 developments
Levi Davis's mother feels abandoned by Spanish police two years after his disappearance, believing he was a victim of crime.
Levi Davis's mother feels abandoned by Spanish police two years after his disappearance, believing he was a victim of crime. An independent investigation by Byline Times suggests a blackmail plot and highlights shortcomings in the initial police search, including a failure to investigate potential contacts on dating apps and a lack of CCTV footage. The case, which was officially closed by Spanish police suggesting he drowned, has been reopened following family and private investigations.
Levi Davis's mother is urging police to review new evidence in the case of her son's disappearance, comparing the efforts to those for other high-profile missing persons.
Levi Davis's mother is urging police to review new evidence in the case of her son's disappearance, comparing the efforts to those for other high-profile missing persons. An independent investigation by Byline Times has highlighted alleged shortcomings in the initial police search and supports claims that Davis was groomed for a nude casting and potentially involved in a blackmail plot before he vanished in Barcelona on October 29, 2022. The case, which was previously inactive, is being re-examined following these new allegations.
New evidence suggests Levi Davis was being sexually abused and blackmailed before his disappearance.
New evidence suggests Levi Davis was being sexually abused and blackmailed before his disappearance. He was last seen on October 29, 2022, outside the Old Irish Pub in Barcelona, Spain, after departing from Ibiza.
On the two-year anniversary of his disappearance, Levi Davis' mother, Julie Davis, stated she felt 'abandoned' by Spanish police and believed her son was a 'victim of crime.
On the two-year anniversary of his disappearance, Levi Davis' mother, Julie Davis, stated she felt 'abandoned' by Spanish police and believed her son was a 'victim of crime.' Safeguarding minister Jess Phillips echoed calls for a 'joined up' police review of the new evidence.
Julie Davis, Levi Davis's mother, is calling on police to review new evidence in her son's case and …
Julie Davis, Levi Davis's mother, is calling on police to review new evidence in her son's case and is requesting the same attention given to the Jay Slater and Madeleine McCann cases.
On the two-year anniversary of his disappearance, fresh allegations emerged from journalists at Byli…
On the two-year anniversary of his disappearance, fresh allegations emerged from journalists at Byline Times about a blackmail plot against Davis, leading to calls for a 'joined up' police review of new evidence by Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips.
A 14-month investigation by Byline Times uncovered new information, including an analysis of a 'heav…
A 14-month investigation by Byline Times uncovered new information, including an analysis of a 'heavily flawed' police report, witness evidence regarding blackmail and alleged rape, and digital proof of online grooming.
Spanish police confirmed there were no new leads in Davis' missing persons case, almost two years after his disappearance.
Spanish police confirmed there were no new leads in Davis' missing persons case, almost two years after his disappearance. The court investigation remained suspended.
Spanish police are reportedly refusing to launch a new appeal for information regarding Levi Davis's disappearance, two years after he went missing.
Spanish police are reportedly refusing to launch a new appeal for information regarding Levi Davis's disappearance, two years after he went missing.
October 2023 — 1 developments
The official police investigation by the Mossos d'Esquadra (Barcelona's autonomous police force) into Davis' disappearance became inactive, pending new evidence.
The official police investigation by the Mossos d'Esquadra (Barcelona's autonomous police force) into Davis' disappearance became inactive, pending new evidence.
February 2023 — 2 developments
A private detective claimed to have identified a main suspect in the disappearance of Levi Davis.
A private detective claimed to have identified a main suspect in the disappearance of Levi Davis. The case was reportedly handed over to a specialist crime unit in Spain due to "disturbing" issues.
WhatsApp messages, believed to be relevant to Davis's disappearance and an alleged blackmail plot, w…
WhatsApp messages, believed to be relevant to Davis's disappearance and an alleged blackmail plot, were offered to UK police by one of his former professional advisors but were refused as it was not 'in their area'.
November 2022 — 2 developments
Catalan police launched a search for Levi Davis, prior to receiving an official missing person's report.
Catalan police launched a search for Levi Davis, prior to receiving an official missing person's report.
Levi Davis' passport was located at the port in Barcelona.
Levi Davis' passport was located at the port in Barcelona.
October 2022 — 2 developments
Four staff members on the MSC Bellissima cruise ship reported seeing a man in the water, a nautical mile from Barcelona's port entrance, shouting for help in English.
Four staff members on the MSC Bellissima cruise ship reported seeing a man in the water, a nautical mile from Barcelona's port entrance, shouting for help in English. A life jacket was thrown, and emergency services searched the area but found no trace. This sighting is suspected to be Levi Davis.
Levi Davis was last seen leaving The Old Irish Pub in Barcelona, Spain, at approximately 10 PM.
Levi Davis was last seen leaving The Old Irish Pub in Barcelona, Spain, at approximately 10 PM. He had arrived in Barcelona by ferry from Ibiza earlier that day.