The disappearance of Hungarian twins Eliza and Henrietta Huszti, and the mysterious circumstances surrounding it, have captured global media attention in recent days. The sisters, both 32, went missing on 7 January in the Scottish city of Aberdeen. An extensive search effort is ongoing, even involving a Hungarian reporter, but so far, the hunt has yielded no results. The case remains shrouded in mystery, with authorities continuing their investigation.
The sisters were last seen in Aberdeen on Tuesday, 7 January, at around 2:12 am, walking on Market Street near the Victoria Bridge over the River Dee. They crossed the bridge and turned right onto a footpath next to the river, heading towards the Aberdeen Boat Club. A recently released CCTV recording shows them at the same bridge at approximately 2:50 pm on 6 January, the day before their disappearance.
Police believe the sisters may have entered the water, and search efforts have been focused on the river and surrounding areas. These efforts have involved Police Scotland’s helicopter, dog branch, and marine unit.
The sisters’ landlady reported them missing from their flat in Aberdeen’s city centre. Their brother, József Huszti, noted it was ‘strange’ that they had not informed their relatives of any plans to leave the flat. According to Sky News, the twins had sent a message to their landlady on the morning of their disappearance, indicating that they would not be returning.
In a statement issued through Police Scotland last week, the family expressed their distress:
‘This has been a very worrying and upsetting time for our family. We are really worried about Eliza and Henrietta, and all we want is for them to be found.’
The search continues, with authorities appealing for information and urging anyone who may have seen the sisters or knows of their whereabouts to come forward.
Hungarian Reporter Joins the Hunt
Krisztina Vermes, a reporter for Hungary’s television channel TV2, travelled 1,700 km to Aberdeen to investigate the disappearance of Eliza and Henrietta Huszti. Speaking to Scottish daily The Press and Journal, Krisztina described the case as deeply puzzling, stating, ‘This is a mystery. That’s why the Scottish media and the Hungarian media are still writing about it and want to know what happened.’
In her search for answers, Krisztina has reached out to the local Hungarian community in Aberdeen, hoping to gather insights that might shed light on the sisters’ fate. While the Huszti family has understandably been hesitant to speak publicly due to the emotional toll of the situation, Krisztina revealed that they are receiving daily updates on the ongoing search efforts. ‘I think all of us believe that they are still alive,’ she said, highlighting the hope that continues to unite the family and the community.
‘Collaboration between Scottish and Hungarian media has been vital in keeping the public informed and engaged’
As noted by The Press and Journal, collaboration between Scottish and Hungarian media has been vital in keeping the public informed and engaged. The Scottish daily has published a detailed timeline of the events, underscoring the urgency and importance of finding Eliza and Henrietta. ‘With Krisztina’s efforts and the support of the community, there remains a glimmer of hope that the mystery of their disappearance will soon be resolved,’ they wrote.
No Concrete Lead
The police face significant challenges in their investigation. Beyond the CCTV footage already recovered, they have few concrete leads regarding the whereabouts of the Hungarian twins. Authorities have repeatedly stated that they are treating the matter as a missing persons inquiry rather than a criminal case.
Police Scotland’s Superintendent Davie Howieson stated that the main theory being investigated is that the sisters may have disappeared after entering the water. Speaking to the media, he also noted that the Huszti twins appeared to have been living a normal life in Aberdeen. ‘Everything that we have gleaned so far suggests that they were happily living this life in Aberdeen—working, socialising with friends, and keeping in touch with family in an entirely normal manner,’ he said.
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