The dad of twin sisters Eliza and Henrietta Huszti, who were found dead in the River Dee, believes they were “lured to the waterfront and cruelly killed”.
In the early hours of January 7, the 32-year-old sisters vanished mysteriously from Aberdeen city centre, before their bodies were both tragically recovered from the river near to where they were last seen. The women’s father has now spoken out as the reason for their sudden disappearance in the lead-up to their deaths remains shrouded in mystery, reports the Mirror.
The 63-year-old dad says he does not believe they took their own lives or were in an accident. Miklos Huszti is convinced the sisters were lured to the river and killed.
He told Hungarian media: “I have no idea what happened to my daughters, but I am sure they did not commit suicide.” He also referenced a strange text message sent from Henrietta’s phone to their landlady in the early hours of January 7 saying they would be leaving the property and not returning.
Police who visited the flat they shared however found their belongings, including Eliza’s phone, still there. “I believe that they did not send the SMS to their landlord, but someone else or others who cheated and kidnapped my children,” Mr Huszti said.
“I am sure that someone lured them to the waterfront and cruelly killed them.” Police Scotland has previously said it has not found any evidence of third party involvement in the Huszti sisters’ deaths, but that it was exploring all possibilities.
The twin sisters had been a set of triplets along with brother Edit, who still lives in Hungary. “My son called me to say that they had probably found Henrietta,” Mr Huszti told Hungarian outlet SZON. The father said he had not been in contact with his daughters since separating from their mother 12 years ago.
The sisters moved to Scotland after the separation and had been in regular contact with their brother. The three had reportedly spoken on a call on New Year’s Eve, before speaking with their mother in a phone call three days before their disappearance, in a conversation which left no cause for concern.
Meanwhile, tributes were left at the scene after confirmation on Saturday, February 1, that both had been sadly recovered from the water. A fundraiser initiated by Anita Vida, a friend of the Huszti sisters, was also set up to provide support for the family.
Anita, a member of the Hungarian community in Aberdeen since 2011, shared on JustGiving: “We are deeply heartbroken by the tragic loss of Henrietta and Eliza Huszti, who went missing on 7th of January and were sadly discovered on 31st in River Dee, Aberdeen. This unimaginable loss has left their family devastated and in this difficult time we want to come together to offer our support.”
Police Scotland reiterated that there are no indications the sisters met or intended to meet anyone. Enquires are ongoing but there are no apparent suspicious circumstances at this minute.
Superintendent David Howieson said: “Our thoughts very much remain with the family of Henrietta and Eliza Huszti at this extremely difficult time. Officers are supporting them and ensuring they are fully updated as we continue to carry out enquiries.
“This has had a significant impact on the Aberdeen community and much further afield. I thank everyone who has responded to our appeals for information and assisted us during this challenging investigation.”
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