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Missing Teen Laura: New Testimonies Reveal Family Struggles

Published January 16, 2026, 17:08
Missing Teen Laura: New Testimonies Reveal Family Struggles

Sixteen-year-old Laura has been missing for nine days from Patras. Authorities have expanded their search to include KTEL bus stations, ports, and airports, checking passenger lists for potential use of false identification. New testimonies from friends and neighbors paint a picture of family difficulties and pressures. Specifically, they report that Laura did not receive money from her parents, even for basic needs like food, and that she had been given a harsh haircut by her father because she asked to visit a hair salon. Her parents are said to have traveled to Athens, while Laura appeared anxious and had difficulty communicating with her father. Her mother is described as reserved. The testimonies suggest that Laura sought help from friends, but when her parents were informed, she denied everything out of fear of being scolded.