Family of Missing Teenager Critiques Police Handling of Case
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Nearly five years after Moishi Kleinerman, 16, disappeared in Meron, his family is criticizing the police investigation for alleged delays and loss of evidence. His mother and uncle shared their ongoing pain and frustration, stating that crucial initial hours were lost and that evidence, like security footage, vanished before police fully engaged. The family believes a faster response could have led to his discovery and continues to hope for his return, while the police maintain they are conducting a thorough investigation with all resources.
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- Moishi Kleinerman vanished in Meron nearly five years ago, and his family criticizes the police investigation.
- The family alleges critical evidence, including security camera footage, was lost due to investigation delays.
- Moishi's mother and uncle described the emotional toll and their continued hope for his return.
- The family believes a faster police response could have led to Moishi's discovery.
- Police stated they are using all resources, are in contact with the family, and are investigating new leads.
Nearly five years after 16-year-old Moishi Kleinerman vanished in Meron, his family is speaking out about alleged failures in the investigation and the loss of evidence. His mother, Giti, and uncle, Chaim Hanfling, shared their pain and frustration in an interview, detailing how they still set a place for him at the Shabbat table, hoping for his return.
Giti described the agonizing uncertainty, questioning if it's a "bad dream or a harsh reality" that her son cannot be found. She recalled Moishi as a special, spiritually gifted child with a radiant smile. The disappearance began when Moishi, who usually called his mother every Friday to wish her Shabbat Shalom, failed to do so. His mother discovered he hadn't been at his yeshiva for a week.
According to Hanfling, Moishi was last seen with friends on Saturday evening before heading to his room to gather his belongings, after which he disappeared. The family claims the police were slow to act, not treating the case with seriousness until it gained public attention after 80 days and a Knesset committee hearing. Giti believes that if the police had acted faster, Moishi might have been found, emphasizing the critical nature of the initial hours in rescue operations.
The family also alleges that the delay led to the loss of crucial evidence. Hanfling stated that by the time police investigated, many potential leads, including security camera footage from Meron, had already vanished. He noted that out of the 60 cameras at the site, only some were functional at the time.
Despite investigations into various suspects and leads, Moishi's whereabouts remain unknown. The family's request to involve the Shin Bet was reportedly dismissed by the police, who claimed the agency would be informed if any relevant indications arose. Giti expressed feeling disconnected from the system, with her calls to the police often met with unfulfilled promises of action. The family fears Moishi is being forgotten and urges Knesset members to intervene and demand answers.
The police responded by stating their hearts are with the family and that they are utilizing all available resources to locate Moishi. They asserted that the investigation is being conducted professionally and thoroughly, with all leads being examined. Representatives and the district commander are in close contact with the family, who were recently updated on a new lead being investigated. The police also mentioned implementing advanced technologies, including AI, and a renewed review of the case by the district commander.
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