A shocking story from Wrocław has shaken Poland. Stanisława Szczęsna, godmother of Tomasz Komenda, a man wrongly sentenced to 18 years in prison, has been dead since December 2023.
Her mummified remains were only now discovered, covered with a bedsheet in the bathroom of her own apartment. The case exposes outrageous negligence by neighbours, the building administration and the police.
Last Seen in December 2023
Neighbours last saw Ms Stanisława in December 2023. A few months later, insects and an unpleasant stench appeared on the stairwell. Residents reported the problem to the administration, but it ignored their requests for intervention. „Nothing happened for a long time” – witnesses recount.
Helpless Son, Inactive Police
In May 2025, the deceased’s son, Grzegorz Szczęsny, reported his mother’s disappearance to the police. Together with the administrator and a locksmith, he entered the apartment, but he was not allowed to search the premises thoroughly. „They told me to leave immediately” – he recalls. Despite the report, the police did not check the apartment. The justification? „If the administration was inside, the flat was probably empty”.
Discovery During an Eviction
Only on 8 December 2025 did a cleaning company, hired to empty the indebted apartment, enter the bathroom. There, under a white bedsheet, lay the mummified remains. The eviction and clearing of the premises in 2026 revealed the gruesome truth. The cause of death is not yet known – an autopsy is underway.
Words of Tomasz Komenda’s Mother
Teresa Klemańska, Tomasz Komenda’s mother, does not hide her grief. „She did not deserve such a death, to lie for two years on the bathroom floor…” – she said in an interview with the media. Stanisława Szczęsna was a close member of the Komenda family, supporting them through difficult moments after Tomasz’s acquittal.
The case is causing outrage and raising questions about the effectiveness of the services. Why did the police not react earlier? Why did the administration ignore the warning signs? The investigation is ongoing.
Sources: Fakt.pl, Pudelek.pl
