Remains of man missing since 2004 found buried in Olsztyn — police seek witnesses

Buried human remains found near the Łyna river in Olsztyn in September 2025 have been identified as those of Stanisław Hornowicz, a man last seen alive in 2004. Investigators suspect he was murdered, making this an unsolved cold case spanning over 20 years. Police and prosecutors are appealing to anyone with information about his fate to come forward.