PORTRAIT. Lawyer Claudia Van Der Stichelen (58) was murdered in cold blood this afternoon: “She had a strong character and was quick-witted. An Iron Lady. Adamant” | Domestic

“A tough aunt, dutiful and dedicated.” This is how colleagues describe lawyer Claudia Van Der Stichelen (58), who was murdered in cold blood at her office in Sint-Lievens-Houtem. The divorce lawyer was known for her fiery advocacy and had been in the profession for more than 30 years. “Being shot in front of your desk by a madman… Where is this world going?”, her friend and colleague Ann Van de Steen (60) wonders. “This is a dark day for the legal profession.”