A shocking case of parental abuse has emerged from Warsaw, where a 40-year-old Polish woman came terrifyingly close to death after being deliberately locked inside her apartment by her own elderly parents.
The woman, identified only as Ania M, was discovered by police in a state of severe emaciation, having survived for an unknown period consuming nothing but water. Authorities believe she would have succumbed to starvation within days had neighbours not raised the alarm about her mysterious disappearance.
The Desperate Rescue Operation
Police were forced to break down the door of the city-centre flat after receiving concerned reports from local residents. What they found inside was described as deeply disturbing - a woman so weakened by hunger she could barely move or speak.
"Her condition was critical when we found her," one officer involved in the rescue stated. "She had been deprived of any food source for what appears to have been several weeks. The medical team confirmed she was literally days from death."
Parents' Chilling Justification
Even more shocking was the explanation offered by the woman's parents, both in their seventies, when questioned by authorities. They claimed they had confined their daughter because they "couldn't cope with her lifestyle" and believed locking her away was their only option.
Neighbours described the family as increasingly isolated in recent years, with the daughter becoming less visible in the local community. "We hadn't seen Ania for months, but we never imagined something this horrific was happening," one neighbour revealed.
Recovery and Legal Proceedings
The victim is currently receiving specialist medical care and psychological support at a Warsaw hospital. Doctors report she is showing signs of improvement but faces a long road to physical and mental recovery.
Meanwhile, her parents now face serious criminal charges including false imprisonment, neglect, and attempted manslaughter. The case has sparked national outrage in Poland and raised difficult questions about elder care responsibilities and mental health support systems.
As the investigation continues, authorities are examining whether there were earlier opportunities to intervene and what support mechanisms failed this vulnerable woman.
