Detectives investigating the case of Henrietta and Eliza Huszti, the Hungarian twins who went missing in Aberdeen, Scotland, on 7 January, have categorically ruled out third-party involvement, according to local media reports. Scottish Daily Express cited a police source responding to claims made by the twins’ father, Miklós Huszti, who alleged that his daughters had been lured to the River Dee and killed.
‘There is absolutely nothing to indicate any hint of criminality or that anyone else outside of the two women was involved in this tragedy. Whilst every possible scenario has been explored, it has been stated from the outset that this was believed to be solely a missing persons case,’ the anonymous source explained. Authorities ruled out the possibility of third-party involvement from the start.
The investigation began after the twins’ landlord reported them missing on 7 January. As reported by Hungarian Conservative, Henrietta and Eliza Huszti were last seen walking on Market Street near Victoria Bridge over the River Dee in Aberdeen. Based on CCTV footage, police believe the sisters may have entered the water, leading search efforts to focus on the river and surrounding areas. These efforts have involved Police Scotland’s helicopter, dog unit, and marine unit.
On 31 January, police discovered the bodies of two women in the river, near the area where the twins had gone missing. While the bodies were not immediately identified, authorities indicated to the Huszti family that they were likely those of Henrietta and Eliza.
However, the twins’ father, Miklós Huszti, expressed doubts about the official findings in an interview with Hungarian media, fearing foul play was involved in their deaths. He stated: ‘I have no idea what happened to my daughters, but I am sure they did not commit suicide. I believe they did not send the SMS to their landlord, but that someone else deceived and kidnapped them. I am sure that someone lured them to the waterfront and cruelly killed them.’
Mr Huszti also told the Hungarian news site SZON: ‘My son called me to say that they had probably found Henrietta. She has a tattoo of an angel, and they identified her based on that. I have never felt such pain before. Edit, my third daughter, also completely collapsed.’
‘I have no idea what happened to my daughters, but I am sure they did not commit suicide’
The father’s concerns have been echoed by some locals, who allegedly heard screams from the river on the night the twins went missing. However, police have dismissed these claims, stating that there are no suspicious circumstances.
Police Scotland Superintendent David Howieson expressed his condolences to the grieving family, stating: ‘Our thoughts very much remain with the family of Henrietta and Eliza Huszti at this extremely difficult time. Officers are supporting them and ensuring they are fully updated as we continue to carry out inquiries. This has had a significant impact on the Aberdeen community and much further afield.’
The sisters are expected to be cremated in Scotland with their ashes repatriated to Hungary. A JustGiving appeal was launched by Hungarian national and Aberdeen resident Anita Vida, friend of the Huszti twins, hoping to raise £1,500 (around $1,800) towards the cost of that but has now secured almost £7,000 (more than $8,500). At the time of writing, the initiative has already gathered massive amount in donations, surpassing £7,500.
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