Mother’s Plea After 11 Years: ‘I’m Broken’ as Search Continues for Missing Rebecca Groenendijk
ELEVEN YEARS AGO, Rebecca Groenendijk vanished, leaving her mother, Anneke, in a state of perpetual anguish and unanswered questions. Anneke publicly shared her heartbreak, revealing the profound and lasting impact of her daughter’s disappearance on her life, both physically and emotionally. “I want to, but I can’t do it anymore,” Anneke stated, describing a feeling of powerlessness that has consumed her for over a decade.
The case remains unsolved, and Anneke continues to desperately seek any information regarding her daughter’s whereabouts. She directly addressed Rebecca, pleading, “If you read this, I would really like you to call me, come by or write a letter. Provided that I know something.” The emotional toll is immense; Anneke has been sleeping on the couch for years, holding onto the hope that Rebecca will return home.
Anneke describes a life perpetually shadowed by grief and stress. “The stress is always there, but there is also sadness and anger as I just can’t comprehend it,” she explained. She feels a essential maternal duty to protect her child has been violated, stating, “It is your maternal duty to protect your child. I can no longer have it, that’s how it feels.”
A memorial has been established in her home, centered around a constantly burning candle-a beacon of hope and remembrance. “The idea is the light: the candle is burning for her. Every day and night.” anneke emphasized the suffering extends beyond herself, impacting her entire family.
Anyone with information regarding the disappearance of Rebecca Groenendijk is urged to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously through the Peter R. de Vries Foundation website: https://www.peterrdevries.nl/coldcase-rebecca-groenendijk/. Authorities are specifically requesting factual information and discouraging speculation or unverified claims.
