"" by Greta Sabašinskienė is a visceral, heart-wrenching account of one of Lithuania’s most high-profile tragedies: the 2017 murder of four-year-old Matas. The Emotional Core
This is not an "easy" read. It is heavy, painful, and often infuriating. However, for those interested in social justice, child advocacy, or true-crime narratives that prioritize the victim's dignity over sensationalism, it is an essential piece of contemporary Lithuanian literature. It transforms a national trauma into a powerful lesson on vigilance and communal responsibility.
The title itself—"Mom, where were you?"—is a gut-punch that centers the narrative on the child's perspective and his ultimate betrayal by those meant to protect him.
Greta Sabaеўinskienд—- Mama, Kur Tu Buvai? In Memoriam Matukas May 2026
"" by Greta Sabašinskienė is a visceral, heart-wrenching account of one of Lithuania’s most high-profile tragedies: the 2017 murder of four-year-old Matas. The Emotional Core
This is not an "easy" read. It is heavy, painful, and often infuriating. However, for those interested in social justice, child advocacy, or true-crime narratives that prioritize the victim's dignity over sensationalism, it is an essential piece of contemporary Lithuanian literature. It transforms a national trauma into a powerful lesson on vigilance and communal responsibility.
The title itself—"Mom, where were you?"—is a gut-punch that centers the narrative on the child's perspective and his ultimate betrayal by those meant to protect him.