UK Eliza & Henrietta Huszti, sisters both 32, CCTV captures them near a river at 2am, Aberdeen, 7 Jan 2025.

[davidt]

Yea, the landlady may have thought that they got disturbed or something.

I wonder if during the packing up they felt depressed about their circumstances and decided to just walk away leaving it all?

It does have that feel about it.

 

[Yellowbelly]

Key questions & what we know about police search for missing sisters in Aberdeen

MISSING sisters Eliza and Henrietta Huszti vanished in the early hours of January 7 and have not been seen since. The search for the siblings, both 32, has been extensive and included the use of po…

www.thescottishsun.co.uk

What has the police investigation found?​

The landlord of the missing sisters had expressed concern for their welfare after many of their "personal possessions" were discovered inside the property. Officers say the sisters had one mobile phone with them but other devices were found at their home.

A massive land, sea and air search has failed to find any trace of the sisters or any personal belongings. Superintendent David Howieson of Police Scotland said there is "no evidence of criminality so far".

Officers believe they entered the water after going onto a footpath and didn't re-emerge from the path. The force also revealed there have been no suspicious financial transactions since their disappearance.

Having a phone with them would mean the police could trace where that phone went, assuming it was switched on. This is probably one of the reasons why the police are sure they didn't leave the area of the path, at least by land.

 

[RobinCAL]

Key locations in search for missing Aberdeen sisters​

Eliza and Henrietta Huszti were last seen on CCTV in Market Street at the Victoria Bridge over the River Dee at around 2.12am on 7 January. They crossed the bridge and turned right on to a footpath next to the river, heading in the direction of Aberdeen Boat Club.

Missing Aberdeen sisters – latest: Brother of twins warns against ‘fake news’

Police Scotland continues to appeal for help finding triplets Eliza and Henrietta Huszti as family issue desperate plea saying ‘all we want is for them to be found’

www.independent.co.uk

 

[Yellowbelly]

When you don't have much to go on, your mind tends to imagine all sorts of scenarios.

I've followed a few cases like this and you often find people coming up with all sorts of outlandish scenarios. In reality, Occam's Razor is usually correct. Given the facts that we know, what is the most likely scenario? The most likely scenario is that they ended up in the river, so this is likely to be what actually happened.

 

[WiseOwl]

Having a phone with them would mean the police could trace where that phone went, assuming it was switched on. This is probably one of the reasons why the police are sure they didn't leave the area of the path, at least by land.

This is what i think too, that the phone was last located as being in use in the vicinity of the river path.

One thing that someone on the thread might know - i read somewhere once that it is possible to tell the difference between a phone being merely switched off or if it has been damaged in some way - like thrown in water.

Does anyone know if this is possible?

 

[HoneyBunOne]

Has anyone else noticed that the women don't seem to be happy in any of the pics we've seen? They mostly appear to be smiling with their mouths, but not their eyes. Like a small grin just because some says "smile" and points a camera at them. Perhaps they are real introverts and quite reserved, but even the pic of them on a night out at what appears to be a bar/club doesn't appear to show true happiness or enjoyment.

 

[Moonchild90]

Screaming could indicate an accident (but why were they out at that time?) or I thought it could be more of a squeal/scream you might make entering freezing water. As much as you anticipate the cold, feeling it is another thing altogether.

Yes, I thought that too, the freezing water. I think it was one of the coldest nights here in Scotland, -7 or -10? I can't imagine entering that freezing river without screaming!

10 years is news to me. That made them 22 when they arrived. Fresh out of college maybe? That's quite a young age to up and move internationally, without a lot of life experience. Did they initially move to study maybe, even though their jobs are entry level? It's interesting that they did go back to visit. How often did that happen? How much would a plane ticket cost?

I came here when I was 21. Believe me, once you settle, and that might happen very quickly for some, it's not that easy to go back. You get used to the lifestyle and culture here, make friends etc. Maybe there was no option for them to go back? Plane tickets would be very expensive around Christmas, Easter and summer holidays.

 

[HoneyBunOne]

So it appears that the landlady went to the flat to inspect it and found that they had not removed their stuff. Would that alone prompt police action? The landlady might assume that they had not packed up yet.

What occurred to me is some belongings were still inside, but strewn around like someone had broken in. Perhaps the door was open too. However, that would likely indicate some form of crime, which police don't seem to think is at play here.

Another thought is that they had mostly moved their (in this instance I'm imagining pretty meagre) belongs out to some form of storage location (I'm thinking space at the hotel one sister worked at) because they had nowhere else to go and were homeless, at least for the short term. Perhaps everything was unraveling and they felt despair. That may be a reason for being out in the middle of the night. Perhaps looking for a somewhat safe place to sleep for the night, but made a judgement call to end things instead. All MOO only.

 

[dotr]

Hunt for missing sisters in Aberdeen is not a criminal case, police say

Eliza and Henrietta Huszti, originally from Hungary, were last seen in Aberdeen a week ago.

www.bbc.com

''Speaking at a media event by the River Dee, he said: "There are no suspects. This is not a criminal inquiry, this is a missing persons inquiry."

He said the force had "a number of hypotheses" and they were remaining open-minded in terms of what may have happened.

One of the main theories was that the sisters had entered the water in the area being searched.

The area was covered in snow and ice when the sisters disappeared, after a spell of bitterly cold weather.''

"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.''

 

[RobinCAL]

Former neighbours of the sisters have said they are hoping and praying the missing pair are found safe.
Retired couple David and Lesley, residents of Gladstone Place in Woodside, described the pair as “quiet” but remembered one of them was “always” seen wearing something colourful when the siblings lived in their local area years ago.

David, 69, told the Press and Journal: “It’s sad to hear what has happened.
“They were quite quiet. I didn’t get the chance to talk to them much, they kept themselves to themselves.”
Lesley, 64, added: “It is a right shame. I really hope they are found. It’s not good that it’s been a week now. I’m keeping an open mind, and pray that they’re found safe.

“I just hope everything goes the way that the family are hoping for. It’s never the message that you want to hear – that a family member has gone missing.”

Another couple, who live on Gladstone Place, said: “The street is a really lovely community so it’s horrible to hear that’s happened to people who lived here.

“We’re hoping for the best, and we send our wishes to the family.
“It really hits home when it’s someone who once lived in your neighbourhood.”

Missing Aberdeen sisters – latest: Brother of twins warns against ‘fake news’

Police Scotland continues to appeal for help finding triplets Eliza and Henrietta Huszti as family issue desperate plea saying ‘all we want is for them to be found’

www.independent.co.uk

 

[Cardgame]

Yes, I thought that too, the freezing water. I think it was one of the coldest nights here in Scotland, -7 or -10? I can't imagine entering that freezing river without screaming!

I went swimming earlier this month in extremely cold water.

I tried to speak to my friend to tell her to stay near the bank.

It was impossible to make a sound. IMPOSSIBLE.

My breath literally couldn't make it into my lungs enough to generate a sound.

It is even colder now.

If there was screaming I would guess that someone was still on the bank, screaming.

JMO. Others might have a different experience.

 

[Skigh]

What occurred to me is some belongings were still inside, but strewn around like someone had broken in. Perhaps the door was open too. However, that would likely indicate some form of crime, which police don't seem to think is at play here.

Another thought is that they had mostly moved their (in this instance I'm imagining pretty meagre) belongs out to some form of storage location (I'm thinking space at the hotel one sister worked at) because they had nowhere else to go and were homeless, at least for the short term. Perhaps everything was unraveling and they felt despair. That may be a reason for being out in the middle of the night. Perhaps looking for a somewhat safe place to sleep for the night, but made a judgement call to end things instead. All MOO only.

They could have stayed in the flat overnight so would not have needed to wander around at night. If they needed to look for a warm place they would have chosen to stay in the centre of town .

 

[tree1]

So the brother has said the family were unaware they were ending tenancy. Strange. Huszti sisters: Family unaware missing women had ended tenancy

 

[davidt]

So the brother has said the family were unaware they were ending tenancy. Strange. Huszti sisters: Family unaware missing women had ended tenancy

Ever more curiouser.

 

[Cardgame]

So the brother has said the family were unaware they were ending tenancy. Strange. Huszti sisters: Family unaware missing women had ended tenancy

New information here too:

"He said the women had no financial difficulties and were saving up to buy their own property."

 

[Moonchild90]

Huszti sisters: Family unaware missing women had ended tenancy

He said the women had no financial difficulties and were saving up to buy their own property.

Mr Huszti said the sisters spoke to their mother weekly, sometimes daily, and were very close to her.

He described them as cautious women, always talking things through with each other and with their mother.

 

[Peppery]

I suspect they will be found in the river and that police know this and know why. I was thinking maybe letters to landlady/family/friends along with paperwork were found in the flat. I have heard of people who lay out things like bank statements, car title, life insurance info, and/or final wishes re: funerals before attempting suicide. That could be why police reacted so quickly. Often times it is not publicized if self harm is suspected in missing persons cases in case the person is located alive or so the public doesn’t dismiss looking for them. What we’ve been told doesn’t quite add up, probably because things are being kept secret for now. All moo.

 

[ChatteringBirds]

So the brother has said the family were unaware they were ending tenancy. Strange. Huszti sisters: Family unaware missing women had ended tenancy

This article says they had been saving to buy their own property.

I really wonder if that's true, or did they just feel like they had to claim it was true?

I'm also wondering if their rent or other expenses increased recently. (My rent increases regularly but am not in the UK.)

What does worry me is that they may have been socially isolated. Did either or both have some close friends they would meet with outside of work? If so, hopefully their family has been in touch with the friends by now.

 

[Sarahlou]

New information here too:

"He said the women had no financial difficulties and were saving up to buy their own property."

That's what they told him anyway. I suspect they weren't honest about their situation seeing as he didn't know they'd ended their tenancy.

From the BBC article: "Even when my mother spoke to them on the Saturday, they didn't mention anything about it, that they had any plan to move out."
Very telling.

 

[davidt]

That's what they told him anyway. I suspect they weren't honest about their situation seeing as he didn't know they'd ended their tenancy.

Difficult to think they could save very much from the jobs they had. Especially after paying the rent. Wonder if they felt under pressure to tell their family they were doing well.