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On the local TV-station, we heard this morning that Ryan Pietersz, the first suspect has confessed he has killed Marlies.
Under these circumstances this is good news.
Nothing else is known at the moment. No details, no reason why, a.s.o.
So the story of the Yugo-gang is probably a rumour. It is definately strange that the forensic research didn't give positive identification for Ryan. But who knows what games are played by the police, to get a confession, ? At least they got one.
AMSTERDAM - This Thursday a memorial service followed by a silent march will be held on Bonaire in remembrance of Marlies van der Kouwe. During the service –that is organized by the parents and relatives of the 24-year old pharmacy assistant- both the parents and other invitees will speech. The police announced this Tuesday night.
The silent march will end on the spot where the body of Marlies was found last week. The family calls upon everyone to attend the service and the silent march.
Additional note:
The service will take place in the youth center "Jong Bonaire" (Kaya Libertador Simon Bolivar 16), and will start at 5.30 pm in the afternoon (local time).
Flowers
Earlier the parents stated that they highly appreciate the inhabitants leaving flowers at the finding place of their daughter.
The forensic investigation on the body of Marlies is in full progress. Tuesday it was announced that the body of Marlies would be transported back to the Netherlands in the days to follow. In the Netherlands, the Dutch Forensic Institute will examine the last week found body. It is not known on what day the remains of Marlies will be transported back to the Netherlands.