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Woman Found After 27 Years Locked in Room
14 Feb
Summary
- A woman was found severely malnourished after being confined for 27 years.
- She was discovered after neighbors reported a disturbance.
- An investigation is underway into her prolonged confinement.
A 42-year-old woman was discovered in a life-threatening state after allegedly being confined to a single room for 27 years by her parents. The severely malnourished woman, identified as Mirrella, was last seen publicly in 1998 in Świętochłowice, Poland.
Locals were told she had vanished, but she was found this July after officers responded to a disturbance report. Medical assistance was summoned due to her injuries and critical condition.
Doctors determined she was days from death due to infection, and she has been hospitalized for two months. She has never visited a doctor, obtained an ID, or experienced simple freedoms like walking outside or using a balcony.
Her hair and teeth are in critical condition, requiring visits to a private clinic. A prosecutor has confirmed an investigation is underway, following a separate case in Brazil where a six-year-old girl was found locked in her room for her entire life.
