The unsolved mystery of 15-year-old Emanuela Orlandi

Almost four decades ago a 15-year-old girl named Emanuela Orlandi disappeared on her way home from a flute lesson in the summer of 1983 in the grounds of Sant' Apollinare basilica in central Rome.

How can something like this happen in the heart of the most followed religion of the world, and remain unsolved for so many years? Nobody just disappears without a trace. Who were they covering-up back then, and who is willing, to tell the truth now?

Just yesterday, two tombs in the shadow of Saint Peter's Basilica suspected to carry the body of Emanuela who lived in Vatican City with her family; were opened, but they were empty. Once again, the family's hope to find Emanuela's remains, went back to zero. Although they won’t stop searching for the truth, it may never be found. Just ten days from today will mark the 36^th anniversary of Emanuela’s disappearance, a mysterious event that is pending to be solved, and should never be forgotten.

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