The tragic case of Henrietta and Eliza Huszti, twin sisters from Hungary who went missing on January 7, has taken a grim turn following the recovery of two bodies from the waters of the River Dee, Aberdeen.
Authorities confirmed the discovery of the first body near Queen Elizabeth Bridge at around 7:55 AM on January 31, and the second body was found at Victoria Bridge around 9:05 PM the same day. Although the formal identification of the bodies has not yet occurred, the family of the sisters has been informed, and it is suspected these remains belong to Henrietta and Eliza.
"Our thoughts are with the Huszti family today. We are keeping them fully updated following this recovery and the continuing search activity,” said Superintendent David Howieson. He indicated the police's priority is to find both sisters, emphasizing the focus on the River Dee.
The 32-year-old sisters were last spotted on CCTV at 2:12 AM on January 7, shortly before their disappearance. Prior to this, footage captured them at Victoria Bridge at around 2:50 PM the previous day, where they were seen with backpacks, appearing content and engaged with their surroundings.
One unsettling detail has emerged from the investigation; just before disappearing, the sisters sent their landlady a text message stating, "We will not return,” indicating they were terminating their tenancy unexpectedly. This message arrived at the exact moment they were last seen near the river, heightening speculation around their disappearance.
Local media has reported the families’ concerns, with Joszef Huszti, the sisters' brother, expressing his bewilderment at their decision to leave without informing relatives. "We don’t understand this whole thing," he remarked. "They never mentioned such plans to us, which makes it all the more strange." Their sister Edit, who remains in Hungary, echoed these sentiments, stating they seemed happy during their last communication on New Year's Eve.
The sisters’ abrupt departure and their chilling last message left family and friends puzzled. They had not indicated any intention to leave, leading investigators to explore the possibility of either voluntary disappearance or foul play by a potential third party.
Superintendent Howieson elaborated on the nature of the investigation, affirming: "There is nothing to suggest any suspicious circumstances or criminality. Our inquiries are extensive, focusing on the sisters' movements leading up to their disappearance, and we will continue with our search efforts.”
Search operations for the sisters were extensive, involving maritime units, police dogs, and aerial support. Challenging weather conditions, including low temperatures, complicated these efforts, yet the police remained committed to finding the sisters.
This case has not just rocked the local community; it has garnered significant attention both within Scotland and abroad. Media outlets from Hungary have sent reporters to cover the unsettling mystery, prompting widespread discussions on social media platforms about what may have prompted the sisters to end their tenancy abruptly.
Many locals have offered their condolences, and assorted floral tributes were left near the river where the bodies were found, signifying the loss felt by many. Scotland’s first minister even took to social media to express his sorrow, stating, "Heartbreaking news from the City of Aberdeen this morning. My thoughts are with everyone affected by this very sad news.”
This deeply distressing situation continues to develop as officials carry on their inquiries. Though the focus remains on recovering all information surrounding the sisters' last moments, speculation abounds about the unexplained circumstances of their disappearance and the theory of suicide or unknown foul play.
Despite remaining tight-lipped about potential motivations or next steps, the Huszti family has expressed their immense grief throughout this tense chapter, underscoring the difficult emotional toll as the quest for answers progresses. Police Scotland has urged anyone with specific information about the sisters' disappearance to come forward, quoting incident number 0735 from January 7.
The search for clarity amid uncertainty is palpable for the family of the Huszti sisters, highlighting the heartbreak surrounding this haunting case. With the community rallying behind them, the Huszti family's hope remains resilient as they await formal identification and answers about the loss of their beloved sisters.