Overview

• Police in Świętochłowice found Mirella, 42, at her parents’ home in July after neighbors reported nighttime noises.
• Officers noted injuries on her legs and took her to a hospital, where doctors concluded she was close to dying from an infection.
• Local reporting indicates she had been confined for about 27 years in a tiny room without basic hygiene, medical care, or identity documents.
• Prosecutor Agnieszka Kwatera says authorities are investigating potential abuse and unlawful imprisonment, and no charges have been filed.
• A crowdfunding drive has been launched to fund specialist treatment, with reports citing severe damage including to her hair and teeth.