Kenzie Michalski, 31, was a nurse from Portland, Oregon, who had traveled to Budapest to relax in her "happy place."
On Nov. 5, 2024, Kenzie disappeared after spending the night out in Budapest's vibrant nightclub scene.
Security footage showed Kenzie with a man, later identified as the prime suspect in her disappearance.
After the murder, the suspect drove 90 miles to Lake Balaton, where he disposed of Kenzie's body in a wooded area.
The journey from Budapest to Lake Balaton, where the body was found, highlights the suspect’s efforts to cover his tracks.
The suspect, a 37-year-old Irish man, later confessed to the murder and led police to the body.
The suspect, a 37-year-old Irish man, later confessed to the murder and led police to the body.
Friends, family, and strangers gathered at a vigil in Budapest to honor Kenzie Michalski's memory.
Kenzie's father, Bill, expressed his grief and disbelief, calling Budapest her "happy place" and insisting there was no reason for her death.
A community mourns the loss of Kenzie Michalski, remembering her as a vibrant, kind woman whose life was tragically cut short.
Kenzie Michalski’s memory lives on in the hearts of those who loved her.