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Maria Gertsuski was a woman who went missing from Munich, Germany, on 13 July 2019, with her daughter Tatiana Gertsuski.
Case[]
Maria relocated to Munich from Russia with her then-husband around 2000. She worked in customer service for a chemical and laboratory supplies company and had a daughter named Tatiana.
The marriage eventually ended, and Maria later started a relationship with a new partner from Russia.
Maria and Tatiana disappeared after reportedly going shopping at a large Munich mall. They were reported missing by Maria's new husband two days later. Following their disappearance, Maria's new husband, who was known for his jealousy and contentious nature, came under suspicion.
Searches of forested areas and gravel pits around Munich led to the discovery of a carpet and a doormat, both stained with blood belonging to Maria and Tatiana.
In October 2020, Maria's partner was charged with manslaughter. He is accused of killing Maria during an argument and subsequently killing Tatiana to conceal the crime. Despite extensive searches, neither Maria nor Tatiana has been found.
Recent developments[]
In February 2021, Roman, Maria's partner and Tatiana's stepfather, was sentenced to 14.5 years in prison following a trial.
Key evidence included two carpets found hidden in a forest, stained with the blood of Maria and Tatiana. Additionally, blood traces were discovered on various surfaces, including walls, the washer and dryer, the underground garage, Roman's car, and his stockings.
Although investigators suspect the bodies may be located near where the carpets were found, they have not yet been recovered.
Gallery[]
Sources[]
- TZ (German)
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (German)
- Abendzeitung München (German)