Major Breakthrough in the Lina Disappearance Case
In a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of 15-year-old Lina from Haut-Rhin, authorities have confirmed that her DNA was found in a stolen vehicle. The Strasbourg prosecutor's office announced this crucial finding on July 26, marking a pivotal moment in a case that has puzzled investigators for nearly ten months. The vehicle was located near the area where Lina was last seen, between her home in Plaine and the Saint-Blaise-la-Roche train station.
The prosecutor emphasized that this discovery represents a 'major step forward' in the investigation, which had previously encountered numerous dead ends. Investigators are now working to determine how Lina's genetic material ended up in the vehicle and are following leads to locate her.
Timeline of Events Surrounding Lina's Disappearance
Lina vanished on September 23 while walking to the train station to meet her boyfriend in Strasbourg. Witnesses reported seeing her on a small road between 11:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Her phone stopped transmitting at 11:22 a.m., and extensive searches yielded no clues about her whereabouts. Initial investigations suggested a possible kidnapping, leading to interviews and searches, but no concrete evidence was found against any suspects.
The case took a further twist when a mysterious blue car was reported by a key witness, but this lead also did not produce results. As the investigation continues, authorities remain hopeful that the recent discovery of Lina's DNA will provide the breakthrough needed to solve this heartbreaking case.
- The vehicle in which Lina's DNA was found was located far from the Alsatian region, in southern France, raising questions about her potential movements after her disappearance. The investigation has also explored a reported rape case involving Lina from 2022, which was initially closed but has since been reopened by the Strasbourg public prosecutor's office. This connection could provide additional context to her disappearance and ongoing investigation.
