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Daily Record
6 hours ago
- Daily Record
Mum of missing Brit receives chilling mystery messages year after son vanished
Michael Frison, 26, vanished while camping in Sardinia, Italy - and his mum believes he was with Jersey-born Niomi Orlandini, who he met online in July 2024. The heartbroken mum of a missing Brit who vanished while on holiday with his apparent girlfriend was sent chilling messages about her son's disappearance a year later. Michael Frison, 26, disappeared while camping in Sardinia, Italy - and his mum believes he was with Jersey-born Niomi Orlandini, who he met online in July 2024 having arrived just days earlier to volunteer on a farm. Mum Cristina Pittalis, 49, started a campaign to help find her missing boy - however, as reported by the Mirror, she revealed she received messages from a mystery account. One read: "I tried to believe it was an accident." Cristina, originally from Sardinia but living in Chard, Somerset, said she believed the Facebook account sending her these "anonymous and disturbing" messages was by "someone with insider knowledge". The devastated mum said the words from the Facebook account "reference guilt, fear, and the inability to remain silent", according to The Sun. The mysterious messages said: "You cannot live a lie without it finding you eventually. "I've seen it in nightmares. This isn't about blame, it's about the silence that eats away. I tried to forget. I tried to believe it was an accident. But the fear… it doesn't go." Michael vanished on July 13, 2024 - just days after arriving on the Italian island. Despite extensive searches of nearby woodlands, caves and mountains, no trace of him has ever been found. Cristina has since moved back to Sardinia, with her 11-year-old son, to desperately try and find Michael, as she urged Interpol to investigate his missing person case. The mum said he flew from Bristol Airport to Olbia on July 2, 2024, and drove to his grandparents home to celebrate his 25th birthday and his grandma's 70th. According to Cristina, Niomi asked to join Michael on his travels and he cancelled his return flight to the UK in order to stay with the woman for a week, according to The Sun. His mum said the pair went to volunteer on a local farm, owned by a German couple. Michael and Niomi reportedly slept in a tent about "100 metres away" from the German couple, who stayed in a campervan. Cristina revealed the last message her son sent before he vanished, saying: "He texted me saying he was going to sleep and that he'd call me tomorrow. He ended it with a heart emoji." Michael had reportedly gone out for a walk and returned in a confused state, showing signs of heatstroke. He then left again - this time barefoot - and never came back. His clothes and trainers were later discovered nearby the site. Despite this, Cristina believes the heatstroke theory doesn't add up saying it was "extremely unlikely" he would suffer in the heat, as he'd previously lived on the island, and said it was "completely out of character" for him to abandon his belongings and wander off. She also called on Niomi to step forward with any information. She said Michael's younger half-brother Emanuele, whose father died in 2017, was "devastated" by his brother's disappearance. She said: "The three of us were extremely close, the two of them, they used to do everything together. It's horrible, he lost his father and now he lost his brother." A friend of Cristina's previously launched a GoFundMe to support the family's search efforts, raising over £10,000 to help cover travel, legal costs, and awareness campaigns.
The Irish Sun
7 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Alt-Right YouTuber Lauren Southern claims Andrew Tate strangled and raped her after being introduced by Tommy Robinson
ANDREW Tate has been accused of strangling and raping Alt-Right YouTuber Lauren Southern. The Canadian, 30, claims she first met the shamed Brit during a trip to Bucharest alongside EDL founder 6 Andrew Tate has been accused of strangling and raping Alt-Right YouTuber Lauren Southern Credit: AP 6 Southern outlined the allegations in her recent memoir, This is Not Real Life 6 Ms Southern claims to have gone on a night out with the Tate brothers in Bucharest before being allegedly assaulted by Andrew Credit: AFP The allegations stem back to 2018 and were outlined in Ms Southern's recent memoir, This is Not Real Life . The controversial YouTuber, who has over 700,000 subscribers, claims Tate drove her to a steakhouse in his "polished sports car" and was "flirtatious" for most of the short journey. read more in Andrew Tate But Ms Southern says his charm soon dwindled with their conversation starting to "feel off". She went on to say that the pair didn't speak one-on-one for some time as she joined up with Robinson's team to speak about funding a media startup. After the meeting, Tate offered the team to come back to his Ms Southern says she returned to her hotel room a few hours afterwards before Tate messaged her asking to meet up again. Most read in The Sun Later that night, the Canadian woman went back to the compound before going to a nightclub with the Tate's team. Ms Southern claims she was assured Robinson and the rest of his media team would be arriving to the club but they never showed. Moment commando cops storm Andrew Tate's compound through ROOF after blocked by 'bulletproof door' amid 'minor sex' probe She then recalls feeling "incredibly intoxicated" by the end of the evening and even vomited at one point. Tate then allegedly drove her back to her hotel where he carried her up to her room. Ms Southern then accuses Tate of suddenly kissing her. She alleged in the memoir: "I kissed him back briefly and then told him I wanted to sleep. "I said no, very clearly, multiple times, and tried to pull his hands off me. "He put his arm around my neck and began strangling me unconscious." She claims she tried to fight back but was repeatedly attacked. "I'd prefer not to share the rest. It's pretty obvious," she concluded. 6 The Canadian, 30, claims she first met the shamed Brit during a trip to Bucharest alongside EDL founder Tommy Robinson Credit: Rex Features 6 Andrew and his brother Tristan face various allegations in Romania and the UK for sexual aggression and human trafficking Credit: AFP Tate is yet to formally deny the allegations but he did post on X referring to them. He said: "Chooses the chapter about me to release 'for free' to get attention so she can sell her memoirs of promiscuity. "Coincidence I'm sure." In a reply to another X user, Tate wrote: "Was 10 years ago. Needs book sales I guess." He then claimed that he has texts messages which appear to show Ms Southern "begging for money, for her 'company' and begging to see me again". Tate's attorney Joseph McBride added that his client "unequivocally repudiates" the claims. He added: "We shall pursue Southern relentlessly for defamation." The allegation is the latest in a slew of cases against Andrew as well as Tristan. Both face a number of criminal charges in both the UK and Romania . Andrew is accused of ten charges in total. This includes rape, actual bodily harm, human trafficking and controlling prostitution for gain against three women. His brother, 36, is charged with 11 offences against one alleged victim - including rape, actual bodily harm and human trafficking. The pair deny all of the charges. Like the Tates, Ms Southern also has a chequered past. In 2018 - the same year as the alleged rape - she was refused entry to the UK on racism grounds. She handed out flyers in Luton that read 6 EDL founder Robinson was also in Romania as part of the trip Credit: PA
Scottish Sun
7 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Alt-Right YouTuber Lauren Southern claims Andrew Tate strangled and raped her after being introduced by Tommy Robinson
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ANDREW Tate has been accused of strangling and raping Alt-Right YouTuber Lauren Southern. The Canadian, 30, claims she first met the shamed Brit during a trip to Bucharest alongside EDL founder Tommy Robinson. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 Andrew Tate has been accused of strangling and raping Alt-Right YouTuber Lauren Southern Credit: AP 6 Southern outlined the allegations in her recent memoir, This is Not Real Life 6 Ms Southern claims to have gone on a night out with the Tate brothers in Bucharest before being allegedly assaulted by Andrew Credit: AFP Ms Southern alleges the self-proclaimed misogynist, who lives in the Romanian capital with his brother Tristan, refused to stop making sexual advances towards her after a night out. The allegations stem back to 2018 and were outlined in Ms Southern's recent memoir, This is Not Real Life. Tate, 38, responded by suggesting the accusations were because Ms Southern "needs book sales". The controversial YouTuber, who has over 700,000 subscribers, claims Tate drove her to a steakhouse in his "polished sports car" and was "flirtatious" for most of the short journey. read more in Andrew Tate TATE SHOCK Andrew Tate escapes charges for allegedly assaulting ex Bri Stern at LA hotel But Ms Southern says his charm soon dwindled with their conversation starting to "feel off". She went on to say that the pair didn't speak one-on-one for some time as she joined up with Robinson's team to speak about funding a media startup. After the meeting, Tate offered the team to come back to his notorious Romanian compound. Ms Southern says she returned to her hotel room a few hours afterwards before Tate messaged her asking to meet up again. Later that night, the Canadian woman went back to the compound before going to a nightclub with the Tate's team. Ms Southern claims she was assured Robinson and the rest of his media team would be arriving to the club but they never showed. Moment commando cops storm Andrew Tate's compound through ROOF after blocked by 'bulletproof door' amid 'minor sex' probe She then recalls feeling "incredibly intoxicated" by the end of the evening and even vomited at one point. Tate then allegedly drove her back to her hotel where he carried her up to her room. Ms Southern then accuses Tate of suddenly kissing her. She alleged in the memoir: "I kissed him back briefly and then told him I wanted to sleep. "I said no, very clearly, multiple times, and tried to pull his hands off me. "He put his arm around my neck and began strangling me unconscious." She claims she tried to fight back but was repeatedly attacked. "I'd prefer not to share the rest. It's pretty obvious," she concluded. 6 The Canadian, 30, claims she first met the shamed Brit during a trip to Bucharest alongside EDL founder Tommy Robinson Credit: Rex Features 6 Andrew and his brother Tristan face various allegations in Romania and the UK for sexual aggression and human trafficking Credit: AFP Tate is yet to formally deny the allegations but he did post on X referring to them. He said: "Chooses the chapter about me to release 'for free' to get attention so she can sell her memoirs of promiscuity. "Coincidence I'm sure." In a reply to another X user, Tate wrote: "Was 10 years ago. Needs book sales I guess." He then claimed that he has texts messages which appear to show Ms Southern "begging for money, for her 'company' and begging to see me again". Tate's attorney Joseph McBride added that his client "unequivocally repudiates" the claims. He added: "We shall pursue Southern relentlessly for defamation." The allegation is the latest in a slew of cases against Andrew as well as Tristan. Both face a number of criminal charges in both the UK and Romania. Andrew is accused of ten charges in total. This includes rape, actual bodily harm, human trafficking and controlling prostitution for gain against three women. His brother, 36, is charged with 11 offences against one alleged victim - including rape, actual bodily harm and human trafficking. The pair deny all of the charges. Like the Tates, Ms Southern also has a chequered past. In 2018 - the same year as the alleged rape - she was refused entry to the UK on racism grounds. She handed out flyers in Luton that read "Allah is a gay god" outside a restaurant in the town centre.
Daily Mirror
9 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Mum of Michael Frison receives chilling mystery messages year after son vanished
Cristina Pittalis said she received 'anonymous and disturbing' messages a year after her son vanished without trace while in Italy with a woman she claims he met online The heartbroken mum of a Brit who went missing while on holiday with his apparent girlfriend was sent chilling messaged about her son's disappearance a year later. Michael Frison, 26, vanished while camping in Sardinia, Italy. His mum believes he was with Jersey-born Niomi Orlandini, who he met online in July 2024, having arrived just days earlier to volunteer on a farm. Mum Cristina Pittalis, 49, started a campaign to help find her missing boy but revealed she received messages from a mystery account saying: "I tried to believe it was an accident." Cristina, originally from Sardinia but living in Chard, Somerset, said she believed the Facebook account sending her these "anonymous and disturbing" messages was by "someone with insider knowledge". The distraught mum said the words from the Facebook account "reference guilt, fear, and the inability to remain silent", according to The Sun. The mysterious messages said: "You cannot live a lie without it finding you eventually. "I've seen it in nightmares. This isn't about blame, it's about the silence that eats away. I tried to forget. I tried to believe it was an accident. But the fear… it doesn't go." Michael vanished on July 13, 2024 - just days after arriving on the Italian island. Despite extensive searches of nearby woodlands, caves and mountains, no trace of him has ever been found. Cristina has since moved back to Sardinia, with her 11-year-old son, to desperately try and find Michael, as she urged Interpol to investigate his missing person case. The mum said he flew from Bristol Airport to Olbia on July 2, 2024, and drove to his grandparents home to celebrate his 25th birthday and his grandma's 70th. According to Cristina, Niomi asked to join Michael on his travels and he cancelled his return flight to the UK in order to stay with the woman for a week, according to The Sun. His mum said the pair went to volunteer on a local farm, owned by a German couple. Michael and Niomi reportedly slept in a tent about "100 metres away" from the German couple, who stayed in a campervan. Cristina revealed the last message her son sent before he vanished, saying: "He texted me saying he was going to sleep and that he'd call me tomorrow. He ended it with a heart emoji." Michael had reportedly gone out for a walk and returned in a confused state, showing signs of heatstroke. He then left again - this time barefoot - and never came back. His clothes and trainers were later discovered nearby the site. Despite this, Cristina believes the heatstroke theory doesn't add up saying it was "extremely unlikely" he would suffer in the heat, as he'd previously lived on the island, and said it was "completely out of character" for him to abandon his belongings and wander off. She also called on Niomi to step forward with any information. She said Michael's younger half-brother Emanuele, whose father died in 2017, was "devastated" by his brother's disappearance. She said: "The three of us were extremely close, the two of them, they used to do everything together. It's horrible, he lost his father and now he lost his brother." A friend of Cristina's previously launched a GoFundMe to support the family's search efforts, raising over £10,000 to help cover travel, legal costs, and awareness campaigns.
The Irish Sun
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Brit rock star welcomes twins with stunning model wife as he shares first pics and unusual names
A HUGE Brit rock star has welcomed twins with his stunning model wife, sharing their first pics and unusual names. 6 Bring Me The Horizon's Oli Sykes has welcomed twins with his stunning model wife Credit: Getty 6 She shared their first pics and unusual names to Instagram Credit: instagram In an Instagram post, she shared an image of the tots - writing, 'amor infinito,' which translates to "infinite love", adding, "grey & zélia." Oli, who has been married to Victoria since 2017, reshared the image to his Story. The pair met while she was working as a model for his Drop Dead Clothing collection. It was only back in May that read more on Oli Sykes In a video he shared, both Oli and Victoria could be seen sitting at their dining table with a box each in front of them. Opening the boxes, they each got out a cupcake that would end up revealing the gender of their twins. "Oh my god," Victoria said as she opened her box. "Are you ready?" she asked Oli, to which he said: "Bite it, bite it." Most read in Music Victoria took a bite and then revealed that there was pink sponge inside the first cupcake. Oli declared: "We're having a baby girl!" Huge UK rock star reveals his stunning girlfriend is pregnant with twins The rocker then opened his box and munched into his cupcake. As Oli revealed the colour inside his cake, the pair both screamed loudly. "Oh my god, no f**king way, no f**king way," Oli said as he turned the cupcake around so it was in view of the camera lens. Showing off the blue sponge, it was revealed that the pair would be welcoming a baby daughter and a baby son. Victoria then said: "This is crazy!" Commenting on the post, one person said: "Congratulations to you both." Another added: "This is the cutest thing I've ever seen CONGRATS." What are the different types of twins? TWINS are when two children are produced in the same pregnancy. They can be identical or different, and two boys, two girls, or a girl and a boy. Twins are quite rare, but are usually born completely healthy What are the different types of twins? Monozygotic – identical twins ('one cell' twins) Dizygotic – also known as 'fraternal', non identical twins. Babies are no more alike than siblings born at separate times, and they can be the same or different sexes Conjoined twins – identical twins that are joined together. They are extremely rare, and it's estimated they range from one in 49,000 to 189,000 births, although around half are stillborn, and one third die within 24 hours. Can identical twins be two different sexes? Identical twins are always of the same sex because they form from the same fertilised egg that contains either female or male chromosomes. The single egg is divided into two separate embryos, and they occur in about three in every 1000 deliveries worldwide. Therefore, boy/girl twins are always fraternal (or dizygotic), as their chromosomes are either XY (male) or XX (female). What are Di Di twins? Di Di stands for Dichronic Diamniotic, and they are the common type of twins. They have their own amniotic sacs and placenta, so are just sharing the womb of the mother, and are therefore not identical. There are few complications with Di Di twins, so have a good chance of being born completely healthy without intervention from your doctor. Di di twins are more likely to be non-identical than identical. "You hit the lottery omg twins and a boy n girl," penned a third. A fourth then wrote: "OMG Oli is going to be a father! Did not expect the news of twins, but congrats to you both." While a fifth said: "OMG I'M FOLLOWING HAPPINESS!!!!! PLEASE BE HEALTHY!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!" And a sixth added: "So exciting. Best feeling in the world." Bring Me the Horizon are a British rock band. They were formed in Sheffield more than 20 years ago in 2004. The group currently consists of lead vocalist Oli, drummer Matt Nicholls, guitarist Lee Malia and bassist Matt Kean. 6 It was only back in May that he told fans about his wife's pregnancy Credit: instagram/olobersykes/ 6 In a gender reveal video, they found out they are expecting both a boy and a girl Credit: instagram/olobersykes/ 6 Oli is loved up with wife Victoria Credit: Instagram/Olobersykes 6 The band was formed in 2004 Credit: Getty
