Missing Belgian Woman Found via Google Maps

The disappearance of Paulette Landrieux, an 83-year-old woman with Alzheimer's disease, was solved two years after she vanished from her home in Andenne, Belgium, thanks to Google Maps. On November 2, 2020, Paulette disappeared while her husband, Marcel Taret, briefly turned his back to hang laundry. Despite immediate search efforts, including a helicopter, Paulette was not found. In 2022, a neighbor discovered a Google Streetview image taken on the day of her disappearance, showing Paulette walking away from her home. This lead allowed investigators to trace her path, ultimately finding her body in a bramble bush nearby. The case highlights the role of technology and coincidence in solving cold cases.