I wonder if it's possible to find out by internet searching? We'd likely be guessing, as I am about Günter Czerlinski (I think he could be Eva's brother, older by 3 years). And if Eva is his sister, they are East Prussian, which could create some problems in terms of accessing information from that time. Part of East Prussia was given to Poland after the war, but part of it became an "oblast" of Russia, and there, all of the civil records were destroyed, and re-populated with Russians (I know this because my great-grandfather was from Konigsberg, which is now called Kaliningrad).
Wondering also if we're chasing our tails with this part of it, too-and maybe overcomplicating what happened to Sylvia. I wish DeerHunter would come back, but I understand why he doesn't.
Bbm I dont think so. My feeling about Sylvias brothers statement that ELs family was killed in WWII Germany is that there is
no discussion available on this subject, of personal family experience of the Holocaust, on a public forum. I can certainly understand why. But still, very little is known about Sylvias relatives on both sides of the family, and I think it is not a stretch to wonder why
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In light of the fact that we know Sylvia was in turmoil with both her family (fight with father), and BFF (fight with and disappearance from) Id say it is not inconceivable that there could be an (X-factor), whether it is an extended family member, or someone from Wagner College, or something completely random. (imo)
In my own turbulent times during my early 20s, I had a dearly beloved Grandfather who was willing to help me change my world, if that is what I needed to do. He understood the meltdown that happened to my family (his sons, my fathers meltdown in particular). Our connection was something that couldnt be articulated at the time, not until I was older and realized what a gift it was it was felt in my 20s and not understood fully until my 40s. - That connection continues to be a force for good in my psyche I was special in the midst of circumstances that had nothing to do with me but effected me profoundly. He passed away in the late 90s but his voice, words, and huge spirit are forever a beacon of strength. --So, was there someone in Sylvias life who would have been a conduit for change? -Maybe
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In Sylvias disappearance, from what I gather, and especially in light of the images posted recently, it makes me think her family could have been in the dark about perhaps some other areas and connections in her life. There is the what we do not know factor about her state of mind and relationships.
One thing I know, if there were big doubts, she may not have shared them with those closest to her. If someone else was an ally, or more, she may not have shared that with anyone!
Why both parties (BFF and family) cant get together and pool their resources, revisit Sylvia with all the hindsight that time can provide is almost as much of a mystery as her disappearance. Unfortunately, even if BFF had nothing to do with her disappearance, times are so litigious that (that in of itself) may prevent the key piece from being discovered. So sad!
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The emotions expressed in the broken, cut out photos from the past tells me more about her brothers feelings at the time Sylvia disappeared. I think he needed to say it however he could (even if in a public way) because it was so obviously suppressed all these years. After the initial shock of the images, I can really understand why I am 100% behind his feeling of loss and sorrow, but still, it may not have anything to do with Sylvias disappearance.
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