Shock in Netherlands: 15-year-old kills parents, sends photos to classmates
Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A 15-year-old girl in Groningen, Netherlands, has been arrested for allegedly stabbing her parents to death.
- She is accused of sending graphic photos of the crime scene to classmates via a WhatsApp group.
- Dutch authorities are investigating the girl's psychological profile, with local media reporting she identified as a dog.
A shocking incident has gripped the Netherlands after a 15-year-old girl was arrested in Groningen on suspicion of brutally murdering her parents with a knife. The severity of the alleged crime was amplified by reports that she sent graphic photos of the scene to her classmates through a WhatsApp group.
International media outlets report that the victims have been identified as 53-year-old Johan and Mathilde. They were discovered dead in their home last Thursday, suffering from multiple stab wounds. The Dutch authorities have not released further details regarding the minor's psychiatric profile, citing her age.
According to Dutch press, including the newspaper Algemeen Dagblad, the teenager's alleged violence extended beyond her parents. She is also accused of attacking the family's pet golden retriever with a knife, causing injuries.
Adding another layer of horror, reports from De Telegraaf suggest the minor photographed the crime scene immediately after the murders. These images were allegedly shared with friends and classmates. Eyewitness accounts cited by foreign media describe the scene: "You could see both her parents lying on the ground with their eyes open. Her father was on the floor, and her mother was next to him."
Authorities are closely examining the 15-year-old's profile and psychological state as she remains in custody. Local media have highlighted that the minor reportedly identified as a dog, a detail that is reportedly a significant focus of the investigation. The Dutch police have maintained a strict silence, avoiding public confirmation of details concerning the perpetrator's personal characteristics or the motives behind the double homicide.
You could see both her parents lying on the ground with their eyes open. Her father was on the floor, and her mother was next to him.
Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.