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Kata, who was five years old at the time, has been missing for over 365 days. She disappeared in Florence and investigations are ongoing. Her mother is sure that she is still alive.
Florence – She disappeared without a trace on a Saturday afternoon in Florence: Kata, a Peruvian girl, has been missing for over a year. At the time of her disappearance (June 10, 2023), the child was five years old. The public prosecutor’s office is pursuing several leads. The desperate mother firmly believes that her daughter is still alive. Meanwhile, there is sad certainty in the missing person case of nine-year-old Valeriia.
“Kidnapped and sold”: Kata’s mother has her own theory about her daughter’s disappearance
Kata was last seen playing in the courtyard of the former Astor Hotel. The hotel, which is located on the outskirts of Florence in Italy, was closed during the coronavirus pandemic. Numerous families then occupied it. Kata is said to have lived there with her mother and brother. “After a year, I think someone kidnapped my daughter and then sold her,” the mother said in an interview with The Republic. “I feel that she is alive,” she added.
Kata from Italy still missing – disappearance is said to be “the result of a well-organized plan”
The investigations are continuing. “We believe that Kata’s disappearance was the result of a well-organized plan and not a spontaneous action,” said prosecutor Filippo Spiezia at a press conference on June 7. He spoke according to RAI News of possible imminent developments – and several theories. For example, there are indications of a connection with drug trafficking. Sexual abuse and confusion are also possible.
The focus of the investigation is the former Hotel Astor. One area of the hotel was not covered by electronic surveillance, it was said at the press conference. There is reason to believe that someone has exploited the loophole in the system.
Last pictures of Kata before her disappearance – videos show missing girl
Before her disappearance, Kata was apparently captured by surveillance cameras. RAI News shared two videos. In one, the then five-year-old can be seen on a staircase. These are said to be “the last pictures before she disappeared.” In another video, she apparently leaves the hotel grounds together with other children. However, it is not clear when exactly the videos were made.
Meanwhile, the police are also pursuing a tragic theory in the Arian missing person case. (mbr)
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