Krzysztof Dymiński was born on May 1, 2007. He lived with his mother Agnieszka, father Daniel, and brother Patryk, who was four years older than him, in the village of Pogroszew-Kolonia. The village has a population of just over 200 and is located in the Masovian Voivodeship, near Ożarów Mazowiecki. According to his relatives, Krzysiek was a cheerful, intelligent, and smiling yet calm boy who did well in school and never caused behavioural problems.
He was well-liked by his peers, and he eagerly helped his classmates, sometimes explaining school material to them, which he learned without any major problems himself. At the time of his disappearance, he was 16 and in his first year of high school. His major was biology and chemistry. The choice was no accident, as he wanted to become a doctor in the future. In addition to medicine, he enjoyed politics and history, and was also interested in current events. He followed, among other things, the situation in Ukraine.
His loved ones recall that the year before his disappearance was a time of change. Krzysiek finished elementary school and began high school. He also met new friends, of course. It was also a period of his first teenage crushes and relationships. Despite his raging hormones, his family believes the teenager was responsible and knew what was right and wrong. The day before his disappearance, Friday, May 26, 2023, Krzysiek went to school as usual, and in the morning he wished his mother well and gave her flowers, as it was Mother's Day.
In the afternoon, the teenager met up with a friend, for whom he likely felt something more. The boy returned home around 6:30 PM and went to his room at 10:00 PM. Around 1:00 AM, Mrs. Agnieszka checked on her son. He was still awake. His mother suggested he put his smartphone away, which Krzysiek did. Then Mrs. Agnieszka kissed her son on the forehead, though she rarely did so. This detail often appears in various media reports, as if this small gesture was prompted by some maternal premonition. In any case, everyone then went to bed.
On Saturday, May 27th, Krzysztof's parents wanted to go to the book fair in Warsaw. They hoped to get an autograph from former President Aleksander Kwaśniewski, who was a special guest at the event. Krzysztof had a meeting for those preparing for the sacrament of confirmation that day. The teenager's mother woke up before 9:00 a.m. that day and went to take a shower. After leaving the bathroom, she decided to wake her younger son so he wouldn't be late for church. The confirmation meeting was scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m., and she was supposed to take Krzysztof. However, he wasn't in his room.
So the mother began checking other rooms, even the garage, but she couldn't find her son anywhere. There was no reason to worry yet, as the boy could have simply left for church early. So the parents went to the church, but it turned out he hadn't arrived. Krzysiek reportedly always told them where he was going and even shared his phone location with the Dymińskis. As the parents recalled, they didn't do this out of any desire for control, but for the safety of their children. Krzysiek understood this and followed these rules. He had never run away from home, so what he did on the day he disappeared was completely out of character.
His family sensed something was wrong and decided to act quickly. They knew where the teenager liked to spend time in the capital and began checking these places. Friends and family assisted in the search. Krzysiek's parents also asked passersby if they had seen their son. This is how they learned that the boy had been seen around 4:30 PM in Traugutta Park. Two hours later, two witnesses reportedly spotted the missing man or someone very similar near the Grotta-Rowecki Bridge. Krzysztof had also been seen near the National Stadium. The family reached these locations, but they were unable to find the boy.
It's important to note that the teenager's phone was turned off, making it impossible to contact him or locate the device. At the end of this long and emotional day, everyone involved in the search began putting up posters with the missing man's image. The case quickly gained traction due to the involvement of Krzysiek's loved ones. News of his disappearance appeared on social media and was shared on various groups and profiles. The Itaka Foundation also took up the case. The family continued their efforts overnight from Saturday to Sunday, concluding Sunday evening. The parents were so focused on finding their son that they didn't sleep for many hours during that time.
After a few hours, Krzysztof's disappearance was reported to the police. Investigators took the case seriously from the outset. It's worth noting that this isn't always straightforward, and police officers sometimes delay taking action. Fortunately, this wasn't the case here. Investigators used tracking dogs at this initial stage.
It was determined that Krzysiek left his home very early in the morning, around 4:00 a.m. A neighbor allegedly saw him at the time. The 16-year-old then went to the bus stop and boarded bus number 713 to Warsaw. According to witnesses, the teenager got off at the Wola heating plant and then transferred to bus number 105.
Surveillance cameras captured him in the capital of Poland – first at 5:07 a.m. at Rondo Daszyńskiego, and then at 5:30 a.m., standing on the Gdańsk Bridge. The boy was leaning against the railing and staring into the distance. A few minutes later, he was gone. Did Krzysiek jump off the bridge? Or did he go somewhere else? We still don't know.
The parents decided to divide the tasks. The mother stayed home, receiving messages from people who wrote about Krzysiek's disappearance and relaying the information to the police. The teenager's father, meanwhile, drove around the city searching for his son. This division of labor continues to this day. Mr. Daniel regularly combs the Vistula River, looking for Krzysiek's clothes or items. To date, he has not found his son's body.
The discovery of a sock with yellow ducks in the water brought much hope. The missing man's father was convinced it belonged to his son, who sometimes wore socks with this distinctive pattern. So he called his wife, who checked Krzysiek's wardrobe and found a complete pair of socks. It was a false lead. The missing man's father, however, found two other bodies in the Vistula River, thus helping their loved ones to some degree close this difficult chapter. At the end of August 2024, he discovered a human skull and bones.
New leads emerge periodically in the case, but they're still not enough to solve the mystery of Krzysiek's disappearance. In August 2023, the boy was allegedly seen at the Polish seaside, specifically in Rowy and Ustka. Witnesses claimed he had a rosary in his hand. Was it Krzysiek or someone resembling him? It's hard to say. In September 2023, someone reportedly spotted Krzysztof at a gas station near Poznań. The boy reportedly appeared in the capital of Greater Poland shortly before Christmas, on Thursday, December 21st.
On September 6, 2024, media reports circulated that a boy had been seen in a Rossmann store in Warsaw. It was later determined that he was not the missing person. The two most promising reports, however, came from the summer holidays of 2023, relatively shortly after the teenager's disappearance. The first such incident occurred in the Pomeranian Voivodeship, specifically near the town of Gniew, which is located near Starogard Gdański.
A local farmer then met a young man who asked for water. He said he was a tourist, exploring the area, and was writing a book. Mr. Antoni, who met the hiker and briefly spoke with him, hadn't heard of Krzysiek's disappearance at the time. When he came across information about the teenager from near Warsaw, he was certain he was the missing man. According to the man, he was behaving normally and was in generally good physical condition.
As for the second lead, in the second half of September 2023, Krzysztof's mother posted a video on Facebook that might have depicted her missing son. It was recorded on August 31st. It was a dashcam from a driver driving on Route 11 near Poznań. The video shows a man walking along the shoulder of the road in the opposite direction of the car, from Koszuty to Kórnik. Opinions are divided. Some claim it was Krzysiek. Others say he doesn't resemble him at all. Agnieszka claimed it could be her son. Personally, I see a certain resemblance, but the person in the video looks much older than the teenager we're looking for. I think he might be in his 40s. The video quality isn't very good, and the man walking along the shoulder is wearing a hood, even though it was a warm summer day. Was the hood intended to complicate possible identification?
When it comes to the missing person's appearance, you're probably familiar with at least one of the photos that have appeared and continue to appear in the media. You'll also find it in this film, of course. Krzysiek is approximately 175 cm tall and has a slim build. He is characterized by a full head of dark blond hair, blue eyes, and braces. On the day he disappeared, the teenager was wearing a navy blue sweatshirt with a large white ADIDAS logo on the front. He wore dark gray pants and black Diesel sneakers. Around his neck, he wore a gold chain with a cross bearing his name and the date of his First Communion.
It's worth noting that the missing man didn't take any travel bag, suitcase, or even a backpack with him. He only had his phone (specifically, a black iPhone 12 mini), a power bank, white wireless Apple headphones, and a black Adidas wallet with his school ID and Visa payment card. It was determined that the teenager also took a plastic rose, which was associated with the girl he fell in love with. He left behind a watch. It was actually a gift given to Krzysiek's father, but the boy really liked it, so Mr. Daniel told him he could wear it. From that moment on, he practically never parted with it. This could also be a symbol of Krzysiek's desire to return the item to its rightful owner, his father.
Now let's move on to the hypotheses. The most likely scenario seems to be suicide. Krzysiek's family didn't notice any change in his behavior before his disappearance. He didn't seem depressed or sad. He had plans for the near future. For example, he had planned to attend a confirmation meeting on the day of his disappearance. He also spoke with his parents about going to the Open'er Festival. This music festival was scheduled to begin in about a month, specifically on June 28th.
What may have led Krzysiek Dymiński to commit suicide was a disappointment in love. He was reportedly deeply in love, and this relationship was very important to him. At the same time, he didn't reveal many details to his family. It's not entirely clear. Finally, Krzysiek's last Instagram post must also be remembered. Around 5:35 a.m. on the day he disappeared, on May 27, 2023, he wrote, " Thank you , goodbye ."
Finally, I'd like to add that the efforts of Krzysiek's parents should be commended. They are not only searching for their son but also trying to raise awareness of the issue of disappearances, especially among young people. The Dymińskis also share their advice on what to do in the initial moments after a disappearance and how to cope with the difficult situation of a missing loved one. They advocate that loved ones of missing persons should be provided with specialized psychological support. Krzysiek's parents also emphasize that missing children should receive more publicity. They believe these notifications should be sent out similarly to weather alerts. Information should be directed to people living in the area where the disappearance occurred.
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