Little sister disappeared, Alysya's last vocal to her father: "I'm back from school, I'm dancing and then I'm resting"

Two sisters, Sarah and Alisya Di Giacinto, aged 12 and 16 respectively, have gone missing after vanishing from a residential care facility in Civitella Alfedena, located within the heart of the National Park of Abruzzo, Lazio, and Molise. The disappearance occurred during the night between June 7 and 8, and despite extensive searches spanning over a week, there has been no trace of the two girls. Their absence has sparked widespread concern and investigation into their circumstances, including their family history, the conditions of the facility they were staying in, and potential involvement of others in their disappearance.

The two sisters had been living in the Ofh Hope community home for nearly two years prior to their disappearance. They were placed in such facilities following the difficult separation of their parents, which led to legal battles regarding custody. According to investigators, the girls left the facility sometime between midnight and 6 a.m., possibly through a damaged window or a faulty door. The lack of surveillance systems and alarms inside the structure has raised questions about the security measures in place. The staff reportedly discovered the girls missing but did not immediately initiate search efforts, adding another layer of complexity to the situation.

Search operations have focused on the mountainous terrain surrounding Civitella Alfedena, involving firefighters, carabinieri, civil protection teams, and volunteers. These groups have thoroughly searched trails, forests, and remote areas using drones, molecular detection dogs, tracking units, and helicopters. The search has also extended to the shores of Lake Barrea, where divers have conducted underwater inspections. Despite these efforts, no evidence linking the two girls to any specific location has been found. Molecular detection dogs have failed to identify a clear path taken by the girls after they left the facility.

Investigators are considering the possibility that someone else might have assisted the girls in their escape. This hypothesis arises from the difficulty of imagining two young girls organizing a solo escape from an isolated area surrounded by dense forests without external help. Authorities have examined footage from local cameras, noting instances of three vehicles' headlights during the night of the disappearance, which could provide clues about the events that transpired. Additionally, the mobile phones left behind by the girls in the facility have been seized and analyzed for further information.

Understanding the complex family dynamics of the two girls is crucial for the ongoing investigation. Sarah and Alisya originate from Minturno in the province of Latina. Their parents separated seven years ago amid intense conflict, leading to court interventions. In 2023, the Juvenile Court suspended parental responsibility due to the high level of conflict between the former spouses. Initially, the girls were placed in separate facilities in the Lazio region before being reunited in 2024 at the Civitella Alfedena facility. Recently, a court decision revoked the suspension of parental responsibility concerning the father.

Recent developments include the discovery of a red hair clip believed to belong to Sarah near a trail approximately 400 meters away from the facility. This item was found by a doctor who owns a house in the area during a walk. Following this discovery, military police returned to the facility, intensifying searches in the mountainous regions towards the natural reserve of Camosciara. Meanwhile, audio messages left by Alisya for her father suggest she was returning from school, planning to attend dance classes, and then rest. These messages highlight the normalcy of her daily routine before her disappearance.

The mother, Valentina D'Acunto, has publicly shared letters written by the girls expressing their distress and longing to be with her. However, the court recently revoked her parental rights, accusing her of manipulating the children against their father. She has pleaded with her daughters to contact them, emphasizing that she is not angry and believes everything can be resolved together. The father, Stefano Di Giacinto, remains unaware of the whereabouts of his daughters, urging anyone who may have taken them to return them.

As the investigation continues, authorities remain vigilant, examining all possible leads while searching for any additional evidence that might shed light on the girls' disappearance. The case remains open, with the hope that new information will emerge to guide the search efforts.