The Emilie Meng Mystery — The Girl Who Vanished
A true crime account of Denmark's unsolved Emilie Meng case
About the book
'The Emilie Meng Mystery — The Girl Who Vanished' tells the story of 17-year-old Emilie Meng, who disappeared on the night of July 10, 2016, after attending a party in Korsør, a town in western Denmark. The case shocked the country and triggered one of the largest search operations in Danish history.
Authors Bo Norström Weile and Jesper Vestergaard Larsen thoroughly examine the events surrounding Emilie's disappearance and the investigation that followed. The book traces the timeline from the night Emilie was last seen to the discovery of her body six months later at Regnemarks Bakke, a hill area in Denmark.
Through interviews, research, and a review of case files, the authors attempt to shed light on the many unresolved questions that still surround the case. What actually happened that night? Why has police not yet identified a perpetrator?
The book offers insight into the challenges of the investigation, the role of the media, and the enormous impact the case had on Emilie's family and local community. It is a thorough account of one of Denmark's most discussed criminal cases, one that remains unsolved and continues to leave many questions unanswered.
