The parents of an American woman who tragically died in Budapest have revealed that her body has been repatriated to the United States. In a detailed statement, they rejected reports suggesting her death was accidental.
The American woman’s death
As we have reported earlier, Mackenzie Michalski, an American tourist, arrived in Budapest in late October but was last seen on 4 November, leaving a nightclub alone. Concern arose when she missed her scheduled departure, and her untouched belongings, including a vital sleep machine, were found in her rented apartment. Authorities later confirmed the 31-year-old was suspected to have been killed by a 37-year-old Irish man she had met at the nightclub.
The killer claims it was an accident
Authorities allege that the Irish man suspected of killing the American woman Mackenzie Michalski took her to his rented apartment before murdering her. He reportedly attempted to hide her body in a suitcase, transporting it to a marshy area in Szigliget. While the suspect has been detained for 30 days to prevent flight, he denies the charges, claiming her death was accidental. His lawyer stated that the man, who has no prior criminal record, insists the incident was a tragic mishap.
The Irish suspect accused of killing the American woman claimed they consumed large amounts of alcohol before engaging in a consensual BDSM encounter on 4 November. He alleges that the American woman fell unconscious and suffocated due to oxygen deprivation during the activity. However, instead of seeking help, the suspect reportedly hid her body in a wardrobe, rented a car, and disposed of her remains in a suitcase in a forest. His lawyer argues these actions were driven by panic and fear, maintaining the death was accidental, not murder. However, this is only the Irish man’s side of the story which has not been backed by any police reports so far.
Kenzie’s parents share an update on the case
As Blikk reports, the parents of the American woman who died in Budapest have shared updates on Facebook, confirming that her body has been returned to the United States. They expressed heartfelt gratitude to both Hungarian and international authorities for their assistance and acknowledged the widespread support they received during this tragic time.
Thank you from the bottom of our broken hearts for the worldwide outpouring of love, support, prayers, kind words and gestures you have all bestowed on our family at this unimaginable time. You have lifted us up—please continue.
However, they also wanted to provide some clarity on the case. They emphasise that their daughter’s death was not an accident by any means. Now, they are seeking justice to be served and the killer held responsible for his violent crimes.
One important point needs to be clarified. Based on all available evidence reviewed during consultation with the Hungarian Police, our daughter’s death was in no way accidental despite claims to the contrary. It was a deliberate and violent murder. After our encouraging interactions with the Hungarian Police and other authorities, we remain hopeful that Kenzie’s killer will be held responsible for his crimes to the fullest extent of the law.
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