Alexandra Macesanu, who disappeared last Wednesday west of the capital, Bucharest, called police three times during her kidnapping. By the time a search was launched, 19 hours later, she was presumed dead. Suspect Gheorghe Dinca, 65, has told police he killed Alexandra. He also admitted killing another teenage girl, 18-year-old Luiza Melencu, who had been missing since April. Police found bones during a search of Mr Dinca's home but are yet to confirm whether they match the DNA of either Alexandra or Luiza. The case has caused outcry, leading to mass protests and the sacking of Romania's chief of police and other officials. The interior minister has also resigned, saying anyone guilty of delaying the police response would pay.
