Double Murder Tragedy: Eric V.’s Suicide in Prison Leaves Family with Mixed Emotions

2023-08-08 09:24:00

Eric V. (56), the man guilty of the murder of Marly Schapendonk (35) and her cousin Martinus Van De Sande (40) in Kinroo in July 2022 ended his life in Hasselt prison, has we learned this Monday in the media of the north of the country.

Last September, Eric V., a Dutch national, was extradited to Belgium following being arrested by Dutch police in Eindhoven the day following the double murder. Marly had been the victim of harassment from her ex-boyfriend for some time.

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On the night of July 11 to 12, 2022, the man went to Martinus’ home, where Marly had taken refuge for one night. Armed with a firearm, he had committed the irreparable before fleeing. He was finally arrested the next day in Eindhoven by the Dutch police.

This Monday, Tony Schapendonk, Marly’s brother, explained to our colleagues from Eindhovens Dagblad that the announcement of the death of Eric V. was “a relief” because “no one should be afraid anymore”. “But on the other hand, it’s an easy escape. He will never be punished, we have a double feeling,” he explained. The suspect had not yet been tried.

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For the lawyer for the relatives of the victims, this is “a new blow for the family because he decided his fate himself”.

Eric V. ended his life on August 6. On that day, Marly should have celebrated her 37th birthday. According to his relatives, it is not a coincidence…

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