O. was arrested for the second time in October 2020. The first time he was released due to insufficient evidence. This time DNA material from O. was found in the victim’s left pocket. In addition, Meinema had been called shortly before his death from a prepaid telephone purchased by O..
According to the Public Prosecution Service, O. purchased the phone to lure Meinema to a remote location. According to O., he had a drug business with Meinema, but the deal fell through at the last minute. Both scenarios are possible, the judge said. Because of this, there is too much doubt that O. was involved in the death of the Klazienavener.
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Ralf Meinema was found dead in the trunk of his car.
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The mutilated body of Ralf Meinema was found on December 31, 2017 in the trunk of his Mercedes, which hung over the edge of the Stieltjeskanaal near Coevorden. The tow bar prevented the car from disappearing into the water.
Ralf Meinema turned out to have been hit hard on the head at least seven times with presumably a hammer or other sharp object. His body also showed traces of punches and his face had been slashed with a knife.