Emanuela Orlandi
This goo was worth a point in August 2024.
publication date: Sunday, August 18, 2024 (part of August 2024)
category: 
Mysteries
clue: The question of what became of this teenager after her music lessons has haunted the Vatican since 1983.
explanation: Vatican resident Orlandi disappeared on her way home from flute lessons in 1983 at age 15. Various theories about her disappearance have involved terrorism, a serial killer, organized crime, a sex scandal, and more, sometimes involving the Holy See. more…
intended difficulty: medium
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, and Samir Mehta
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