Imagine a scene straight out of a horror movie, but this nightmare unfolded in real life, in an apartment in Split! On July 3rd, police stormed into a flat where a 43-year-old woman was holding a 67-year-old man as a slave. Yes, you read that right — a slave! This poor elderly man, suffering from dementia, was a prisoner in his own home, stripped of basic human rights.
Neighbors reported hearing screams, and police, together with firefighters, made an emergency entry. What they found was shocking — the man was in terrible condition, exhausted, without food, water, or medication, and completely barred from moving or contacting the outside world.
But wait, there’s more! The woman had full control over his income, meaning she was financially exploiting the elderly man. After she went missing, police tracked her down on July 12th and immediately arrested her. She now faces criminal charges for slavery.
This case shines a harsh light on the dark side of society where vulnerable people are abused and exploited. How could this happen? Did the system fail?
If you have thoughts on this chilling case or have heard similar stories, drop a comment below. Let’s shake up this conversation and make sure these horrors don’t go unnoticed!
