In a shocking case originating from Poland, a woman who had been presumed missing for almost 30 years has been found alive. She had been kept locked in her bedroom by her parents.
Identified as Mirella, the woman disappeared in 1998 at the age of 15. Her parents had led neighbors to believe she had gone missing. However, the truth emerged earlier this year when police responded to reports of a disturbance at the family’s apartment.
Upon entering the residence, authorities discovered Mirella, now 42, in a small, dark room. She was found to be emaciated, frail, and on the brink of death due to infection. She was immediately rushed to the hospital, where doctors confirmed she was only days away from succumbing to her condition.
While Mirella’s discovery occurred in July, the case has only recently gained public attention after her neighbors initiated a fundraiser to support her recovery. Organizers shared that Mirella had been hospitalized for two months due to her critical state. She has endured years of isolation, never having seen her city develop, visited a doctor, obtained an ID card, stepped onto a balcony, or even had a simple walk. Her hair and teeth are reported to be in critical condition, necessitating urgent private clinic visits.
A criminal investigation has been launched into the matter, and the legal consequences for Mirella’s parents remain unclear.