Vanished without a trace (Swiss Press Local 2023, by Virginie Maret) - Swiss Press Award

Le Nouvelliste

Virginie Maret

Every year, around fifty people disappear in Valais. Most often in the mountains, where cliffs and crevasses shelter the bodies. Behind this cold police statistic are just as many families filled with worry and empty chairs at dinnertime. The series "Disappeared Without a Trace" explores three of these tragic fates through the words of those who remain.