Disappearance of 16 Year Old From Patra Intensifies as New Testimony Emerges
A new account has led investigators to believe they may finally be close to understanding what pushed the teenage girl from Patra to run away.
Two Years of Secret Planning
The ongoing search for 16 year old Laura continues without escalation, while concern is spreading beyond national borders. Recent information suggests the teenager had been preparing her escape step by step for 2 years, all while trying to gather enough money to make it possible.
Classmate Reveals Her Determination
A former classmate shared that Laura often knitted during class because she did not speak Greek well. She reportedly sold her creations on Instagram or directly to classmates. The classmate said Laura was always searching for ways to earn money and had once stated "I want to leave home when I grow up".
Suspicious Passport Activity
Her mother told authorities she once saw Laura photographing her passport. Investigators suspect this may have been part of a plan to create a fake passport using her mothers details. Although mother and daughter look alike, Laura would have needed to appear older than her actual age.
Focus on the Zografou Area
Police have centered their investigation on the Zografou district, believing the answers to her disappearance may be found there. They suspect it was a stopover point where she had arranged a meeting with a specific individual. Authorities are awaiting data from both of Laura’s phones which may reveal further details about her communication and escape plan.
Possible Route Toward Germany
Experts believe Laura left Athens by road, heading toward Germany. Based on this theory, Greek investigators have initiated cooperation with German authorities to expand their search.
Key Mobile Phone Data Expected
Police are awaiting results from mobile providers regarding phone activity in 3 key locations: the spot in Patra where she boarded a taxi and 2 areas in Zografou, MIkras Asias Street where she arrived and another near Thivon Street where she was last seen. Investigators want to determine whether a specific number appears consistently in these areas.
Critical Testimony From Former Schoolmate
A crucial testimony has come from a student who attended Laura’s first school. In a statement given on Friday 16 1, she said Laura once considered injuring her wrist and had previously asked what would happen if she became pregnant. This raised significant concern among school officials.
Parents Alerted and a Sudden School Change
When the school administration learned of these troubling comments, they contacted her parents to understand her home situation. Strangely, after this call, Laura left and enrolled in a different school shortly after.
School Director to Provide Further Details
Authorities plan to question the director of her first school in the coming days to gather a more complete picture of events. Investigators hope these details will help determine what exactly drove Laura to disappear.
