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Oregon Nurse Found Dead in Hungary
Mackenzie Michalski, a 31-year-old nurse from Oregon, was found dead during her vacation in Budapest, Hungary. Michalski disappeared from a nightclub and her belongings were discovered in her Airbnb.
Suspect Identified and Arrested
After reviewing security footage, authorities identified an Irish citizen as a suspect who was seen leaving the nightclub with Michalski. The suspect admitted to meeting Michalski at the club and bringing her back to his apartment.
Confession and Disposal of Body
The suspect confessed that he had sex with Michalski and killed her in the process. He then cleaned his apartment and hid her body in a wardrobe cabinet.
The suspect purchased a suitcase, placed Michalski’s body inside, and drove it to a lake an hour and a half away. He concealed the body in the woods.
Investigation and Evidence
Detectives searched the suspect’s apartment and discovered internet searches related to body disposal and missing person cases. The suspect, whose full name has not been released, was arrested and confessed to killing Michalski but claimed it was an accident.
Suspect Shows Authorities Body Location
The suspect led detectives to the location where he had hidden Michalski’s body. A GoFundMe page has been set up by Michalski’s family and friends, who describe her as a “heart of gold.”