The mysterious case of a mum who disappeared 14 years ago has resurfaced.
Heidi De Schepper went missing back in 2010.
The 26-year-old lived at home with her partner and their three children, who were aged two, three and seven at the time.
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But it was only last year, when one of her children’s schools reported her to be missing after they failed to contact her, that local authorities got involved.
According to her former partner, Heidi suddenly vanished overnight along with all of her belongings.
He claims he chose not to report her disappearance and instead searched for her himself.
He said he feared involving the police would cause her to run further away.
Heidi’s family never asked any questions as she severed ties with them when she turned 18.
Since last year, investigators have attempted to solve the mystery.
Due to a lack of clues, they have explored various possibilities including an act of foul play, or whether she may have moved elsewhere to begin a new life.
Upon collecting evidence, authorities found that a provisional driver’s license was collected from her local town hall on 6 May 2010.
This was valid for three years but was never exchanged for a full driving licence.
Heidi, who lived in Balen, near Antwerp, Belgium, also held an identity card that was valid until 2011 but never renewed.
Investigators have tried to explore what the mum’s state of mind could have been like when she vanished.
Her former partner has previously alleged that she struggled with drug problems.
Others who knew her came forward and described her as caring and attentive.
Police are currently seeking information on her life prior to her disappearance, as reported by Need To Know.
They have made an appeal to anybody who may have interacted with her in the years leading up to her disappearance.
The Antwerp Prosecutor’s Office is holding out hope that she is still alive and they have urged Heidi to contact them to let them know she is safe.
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