The tragic deaths of Hungarian twin sisters Henrietta and Eliza Huszti, whose bodies were discovered in the River Dee in Aberdeen last year, have left their family in deep mourning.
Even a year after their deaths, their family is still grappling with shock and disbelief over what happened to the sisters, and they’re demanding answers that have so far remained elusive.
A Family’s Unimaginable Loss
Henrietta and Eliza, both 32 years old, were last seen on January 7, 2025, walking across Victoria Bridge in Aberdeen, Scotland, before heading down a path along the River Dee.
For weeks, specialist teams, including divers and police dogs, searched the river, the nearby harbor, and coastline.
But it wasn’t until January 31 that the sisters’ bodies were found.
In a tearful interview with Hungarian media outlet Bors, their brother, József Huszti, shared the heartbreak of having to process the loss of his sisters.
“We went to their flat, where their clothes and belongings were still there,” he recalled.
“We had to arrange the cremation because we didn’t have enough money to bring them home in coffins.”
This was just the beginning of their unimaginable journey.
The Unthinkable: Carrying the Sisters Home
The cost of repatriating the bodies of the two sisters back to Hungary was far too high for the family to afford—around £45,000.
Faced with this overwhelming financial burden, József and his family made a heart-wrenching decision: they carried the sisters’ ashes back home in backpacks.
“We still can’t process it,” he said. “This is a very difficult time for us.
All the family members have been commemorating, lighting candles, and putting up their photos.”
The pain of the anniversary still lingers deeply within the Huszti family.
Despite their grief, they are determined to honor their sisters’ memory and seek clarity on the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
Seeking the Truth: Was It Suicide or Something Else?
The sisters were buried in their hometown of Monor, Hungary, in June 2025.
Since their deaths, the family has continued to question the official findings.
Police Scotland had concluded the investigation, stating there were no suspicious circumstances and that it was likely a suicide, but the Huszti family cannot accept this explanation.
“I can’t believe that my sisters committed suicide,” József said.
“It would be nice to finally know the truth.”
His father, Miklòs, also voiced his doubts about the police’s conclusions, insisting that his daughters didn’t take their own lives.
Miklòs believes there was foul play involved.
“I’m sure that someone lured them to the waterfront and cruelly killed them,” he stated firmly.
Henrietta and Eliza had lived in the UK for about 10 years, mostly in Aberdeen, where they worked in a café and as a hotel cleaner.
They were close with their family in Hungary and were not known to have had any major issues or signs of distress.
The family insists they were in good spirits and cannot understand why the police would suggest suicide.
The Sisters’ Background and Their Time in Aberdeen
The twins, who were part of a set of triplets, were originally from Tornyospálca, a village in Hungary, but had moved to Budapest after their parents divorced.
They settled in Aberdeen, where they lived together and built lives for themselves, never once suggesting anything that would lead their family to believe they were in danger.
“They were two out of a set of triplets. They were always very close, and they kept in regular contact with us back home,” József recalled.
The fact that the sisters were living normal, busy lives, and that nothing pointed to a troubling change, has made their deaths even more bewildering.
A Community Left With Questions
As the family struggles with the pain of their loss, the investigation has officially concluded, with no new leads or evidence suggesting foul play.
Police Scotland submitted a report to the Procurator Fiscal, and despite the family’s suspicions, the case remains closed, leaving them with more questions than answers.
József and his family are left to mourn not only the loss of Henrietta and Eliza but also the lack of closure.
“We still don’t know what really happened,” József said, his voice tinged with frustration.
“We need to know the truth, for their memory and for our peace of mind.”
The Huszti family’s grief is not just about losing two beloved sisters and daughters, but about the unanswered questions that continue to haunt them.
The family hopes that, one day, the truth will come to light and their loved ones can finally rest in peace.
Until then, they carry the weight of their loss, and the memory of the sisters, in their hearts.
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