A. Western New York A local man who was reported missing during a trip abroad in Europe has been killed, police said.

In the announcement made today by Budapest Police Headquarters, it was announced that Mackenzie “Kenzie” Michalski was killed after disappearing from a famous nightclub in Budapest, Hungary this week. newsletter. Michalski, originally from Fredonia, was 31 years old.

Police said a 37-year-old Irish man was taken into custody in connection with Michalski’s murder.

Police said the man, whose name was not immediately released, was seen with Michalski at nightclubs before he disappeared. Police said he showed investigators where he hid Michalski’s body.

Relatives wrote: “We are deeply saddened to confirm a report by the Hungarian police announcing the death of our beloved Kenzie.” Find Mackenzie MichalskiFacebook page created to help find Michalski.

Michalski, nurse practitioner WGRZ said previously employed at Buffalo General Medical Center, he moved from Western New York to Portland, Oregon.

Michalski was last seen on Tuesday at Szimpla Kert, a popular “ruin bar” in the Hungarian capital. Daily News Hungary reported. He was reported missing after failing to check out of his Budapest Airbnb and missing his flight out of Hungary. WGRZ reported.

US Representative Tim Kennedy, who represents the Buffalo region in Congress, wrote a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and asked for help in finding Michalski.

Three days later, the man suspected of killing Michalski led officers to her body, police said.

In a Facebook group created after Michalski’s disappearance, family and friends thanked the public for their help and asked for privacy as they mourned.

“We are grateful that Kenzie’s soul is now at peace. “His memory and legacy will remain in the hearts of everyone he touched,” Michalski’s loved ones wrote. “To understand Kenzie’s spirit means to embrace with all our hearts the immense joy and wonder of life. Her wish for the world: To fully embrace the present moment, be your authentic self, practice kindness, and always walk in the light.

Two candlelight vigils are planned for Michalski tomorrow.

One of them will be held in Budapest, the last city visited by the avid traveler.

The other will take place at Barker Commons in Michalski’s hometown of Fredonia.