Today, I stumbled upon a X post that led me to delve deeper into Keith Sapsford, a story on a 14 year old kid that run away from home, stowed himself in a plane and fell down. How can you read this and not get extremely suspicious?
This image brings to mind the images of the "9/11 jumpers". For those unfamiliar here's a brief overview of the story: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Sapsford
This story, cinematic in its tragedy, very emotional, lacking facts, involves Keith's family, who appear to be real-life figures who passed away with some more documentation.
Central to this myth is the role of John Gilpin, "an amateur photographer".
“All my son wanted to do was to see the world,”John Gilpin, while randomly photographing at the airport, unknowingly captured Keith Sapsford's tragic fall. Hours after Sapsford hid in the plane's wheel compartment, the plane took off, leading to his fatal fall from 200 feet. Charles Sapsford, Keith’s father, expressed his grief, saying, “All my son wanted to do was to see the world,” a poignant reminder of a young boy's unfulfilled dreams.
These quotes only happen in theaters and movies...
Analyzing the photo raises questions. Considering the height of a DC8 Plane (12.9 meters) and the average height of a 14-year-old, discrepancies emerge. The photo suggests Keith was about 6 meters tall, a clear exaggeration, casting doubt on the photo's authenticity.
The narrative surrounding this photo has circulated for decades, yet its credibility is extremely questionable. While it's probable that Keith's parents endured a loss, the father’s quoted words, especially in the international press, seem incongruous.
One thing is certain: the photo lacks authenticity.
John Gilpin, allegedly testing a new camera lens, captured Keith Sapsford’s final moments in a grainy, black-and-white photo, marking a tragic chapter in Australian history.
Information on John Gilpin is not to be found, raising further doubts about his existence and the photo's origins.
The evidence strongly suggests that the photo and the narrative around John Gilpin are fabrications.
The aftermath of such an event would be significant, yet details about where Keith fell and its impact are missing. I mean it must we quite a shock, having a kid fall in your backyard.
“All my son wanted to do was to see the world,”
They lie to us, and they have been doing it for a LONG LONG time.
Some more reads (this story get repeated like a musical on broadway1000s of times every year all over the world, just give it a quick google)
https://allthatsinteresting.com/keith-sapsford