Serbia (Washington Insider Magazine)— After a search lasting more than a week, the shocking news was confirmed: One-year-old Danka from Serbia has been found dead. This was announced on Thursday and marked the culmination of a desperate search for the missing toddler, who disappeared in Bansko Polje on March 26.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić announced the tragic development with regret at a press conference following a government meeting. According to President Vučić, two people who have confessed to the crime are now in custody in connection with Danka’s murder.
The investigation took a dark turn when traces of the toddler’s blood, which matched her DNA, were discovered in a vehicle parked near Danka’s parents’ weekend home in Bansko Polje. The suspects, who are two 50-year-old employees of a public water supply company from the nearby town of Bor, were allegedly driving drunk and recklessly at the time of the incident.
According to reports, the men hit Danka with their company car, probably accidentally. Although the defenceless child was still alive after the collision, she was allegedly strangled by one of the perpetrators. The unconscious toddler was then placed in the trunk of the vehicle and transported to a landfill where her lifeless body was left behind.
Even more disturbing information surfaced, showing that Danka was murdered just seven minutes after her disappearance was reported. Remarkably, her father had met the suspects not long after she vanished, but they blatantly denied knowing where she was.
According to Kleinezeitung, the suspects later confessed to being involved, even though they first denied it. But when forensic evidence—including the victim’s blood and DNA—was found in the car, their plans to avoid punishment were foiled. However, Danka’s body is still missing since one of the suspects is said to have taken it from the trash and buried it close to a stable.
The search for closure continues, with efforts now focused on locating Danka’s remains. However, authorities remain cautious, as the suspects are known to shift blame onto each other, complicating the investigation.
Following recent developments, optimism emerged upon the emergence of a video allegedly depicting the missing toddler in Vienna, accompanied by two women. Regrettably, subsequent investigations conducted by the Vienna State Police Directorate definitively confirmed that the individuals featured in the video were unrelated to Danka, effectively dispelling any such hopes.
The ordeal surrounding Danka’s disappearance and tragic demise serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of swift and thorough investigation in the pursuit of justice. As the community mourns the loss of a young life, authorities remain steadfast in their commitment to bringing those responsible to account for their heinous actions.
