Eight months without a trace of Orlinda, the Colombian who disappeared at Barajas T-4 during a layover: "I am optimistic, I know I will find her alive soon"
Orlinda, a 63-year-old Colombian woman, has been missing for eight months after disappearing from the Barajas Airport during a layover; her son remains hopeful of finding her alive despite the challenges faced during the search.
Today marks eight months since Orlinda, a 63-year-old Colombian woman, mysteriously vanished from the T-4 terminal of Barajas Airport in Madrid. She had come to visit her daughters in Ibiza and disappeared during her layover while preparing to board her flight back to Colombia. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance were alarming, as she left without her passport, money, cellphone, or medication, despite suffering from dementia. To this day, no one has been able to find any trace of her.
David, one of Orlinda's three children, has been actively involved in the search for his mother, expressing unwavering hope in the face of uncertainty. He has traveled from Cali to Madrid and dedicated his efforts to scour the areas where she was reportedly seen, searching through rivers and dense underbrush. His involvement has led him to set aside his work, focusing entirely on the mission to find Orlinda. Despite the long period of silence and lack of results, David shares that his determination remains strong, though he has struggled at times with doubt throughout this challenging ordeal.
This prolonged search raises important questions regarding safety at airports and the protection of vulnerable individuals. Orlinda's case not only highlights the personal tragedy experienced by her family but also serves as a reminder of the broader issues surrounding missing persons, particularly those with health challenges. The family continues to hold onto hope, and they remain committed to keeping the search alive, publicly urging anyone with information to come forward, as they believe in the possibility of a reunion with their loved one soon.