Destroyer monument screamed for attention: ‘A lot of suffering for relatives after the destruction of Butterfly rock’ | Inland

The removal of butterflies on May 10, each butterfly represents a victim of violent crime, according to the judge, “caused a lot of suffering to the relatives of the victims. That suffering became apparent 2 days after the destruction when relatives gathered at the rock to seek comfort from each other.

Monument after the murder of Nadine

Wanda Beemsterboer and her husband initiated the erection of the memorial after the murder of their daughter Nadine. In a victim statement, she explained to the magistrate how much pain the mutilation of the rock has caused them and the other victims: “For many relatives, this is another traumatic experience.” The destroyer repeatedly expressed regret in court.

The destruction of the rock turned out to be a cry for attention from the convicted man who confessed to the destruction. He stated that he was sitting in the park near the monument with depressed feelings and that he had been drinking: “Out of nowhere and for no reason I removed the butterflies. My depression forced me to do this.” He was quickly caught and butterflies were found in his bag.

The man must be treated by the judge in a mental health institution. According to the judge, the suspended prison sentence must ensure that he does not commit the same mistake again.

recovery

The Butterfly Rock has since been restored. Outgoing Minister Sander Dekker will be present at the re-commissioning on Wednesday 6 October. Relatives go together to screw the butterflies onto the rock again. Former Secretary of State Fred Teeven will read out the names of all victims for whom the memorial site was established.

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