Only a few days after Anja L.’s death, William C. could be arrested. The Bruges investigating judge subsequently arrested him on suspicion of murder. During the first interrogation, the suspect would have appealed to his right to remain silent. So it is unclear what exactly inspired him. The Oostdenaar would not have known the victim.
Due to the death of William C., the criminal claim automatically expires. “This means that this person can no longer be prosecuted,” the public prosecutor reports. “It is up to the investigating judge to decide whether the investigation will be continued.
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