Partner (78) of Annie De Poortere makes partial confession 30 years after her death, family responds: “Always had suspicions” | Cold Case Annie De Poortere
Partner (78) of Annie De Poortere makes partial confession 30 years after her death, family responds: “Always had suspicions” | Cold Case Annie De Poortere
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UpdateHans D., the ex-partner of Annie De Poortere, has been arrested by the investigating judge. The woman from Sint-Martens-Latem disappeared 30 years ago and her body was found last weekend in a garden near her home. Hans D. has now made partial confessions and will appear before the council chamber within five days. Annie’s family, including her sister, reacts with dismay to the developments.
Read more about the cold case in Sint-Martens-Latem in our file
LOOK. Annie’s then partner is said to have made partial confessions
Last Saturday, during excavation work, the remains of a body were found behind a garage of a family home in Sint-Martens-Latem. Based on several strong indications, the public prosecutor’s office assumes that the remains belong to Annie De Poortere, the then 48-year-old woman who was reported missing in 1994. Further scientific research by experts will take place to confirm this identification.
Why wasn’t this possible 30 years ago? We now want to know what Hans’ share is in my sister’s death
Karina De Poortere
After the discovery of the remains, the public prosecutor’s office requested an investigating judge to investigate the circumstances of the death. The investigation has now led to the arrest of the victim’s 78-year-old then partner. After thorough questioning, it was decided to bring the man before the investigating judge, who decided to arrest him on suspicion of murder. The man, who is said to have made partial confessions in the meantime – although the East Flanders public prosecutor’s office cannot yet confirm this – will have to appear before the council chamber within a maximum of 5 days, which will decide on his further arrest. The man is now at home with an ankle monitor. Further investigation will have to reveal what his actual role was in the victim’s death.
Hoping for answers
The news of the arrest came like a bolt from the blue, according to some of Annie’s relatives.
Karina De Poortere, Annie’s sister, says she is happy that after thirty years of waiting, progress is finally being made in the case. “We hope that now, after so many years of waiting, answers will finally come. But why wasn’t this possible 30 years ago? I always suspected he had something to do with the case. We now want to know what Hans’ share is in my sister’s death.”
Christophe De Poortere, Annie’s godchild, is also happy with the unexpected breakthrough. “I have also had my own feelings about this case all these years and never thought that it would come to an explanation. Let us hope that the perpetrator(s) can now really be punished so that my godmother can be restored to honor and dignity.”
Jo, the son of Annie De Poortere and Hans D., did not wish to respond for the time being.
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