Father and Daughter Arrested in Connection with Death in Boxmeer
On Friday morning, police detained a 43-year-old man and his 20-year-old daughter from Boxmeer linked to the death of a 39-year-old man. The victim's body was found in a stolen car on October 13, as reported by Omroep Brabant.
Discovery of the Victim
The deceased was discovered inside a vehicle parked in a roadside ditch on Loerangelstraat in Boxmeer. A passerby noticed the abandoned car on the afternoon of Monday, October 13, and alerted the police. Upon arrival, officers found the man lifeless in the vehicle.
Investigation Leads to Belgium
During the ongoing investigation, authorities uncovered ties to Torhout, a Belgian town. A drug lab was revealed there one week after the body was found, resulting in the arrest of four Dutch nationals. Officials continue to explore the connection between the victim and the drug operation.
Suspects and Additional Interviews
Evidence suggests the father and daughter might have been involved in moving and hiding the victim’s body. Both are currently in custody and being questioned. The family’s mother is also being interviewed as a witness to aid the investigation.
Police Response and Public Involvement
A large-scale inquiry was launched following the body's discovery. Public tips, social media input, local neighborhood inquiries, and information from the TV program Opsporing Verzocht (Investigation Requested) were instrumental in identifying the suspects.
"Authorities say the pair are suspected of moving, hiding, and abandoning the victim’s body."
"Tips from the public, social media, and neighborhood inquiries—including submissions via the show Opsporing Verzocht (Investigation Requested)—helped authorities identify the suspects."
Summary: A father and daughter from Boxmeer were arrested after a man was found dead in a stolen car, with the investigation linking the case to a Belgian drug lab and ongoing police inquiries.
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