Entertainment

Family dispute involving Ben Saunders’s relatives escalates

A family dispute involving the relatives of deceased The Voice winner Ben Saunders reportedly escalated. His brother Dean Saunders, 45, posted an extensive message on Facebook criticizing Ben’s partner, Janita Engels, and her family. Engels’s sister-in-law responded by accusing him of spreading lies.

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Crime

Trial over the death of Dean Verberckmoes

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The trial of Dave De K. and his former partner Romy W. began before the Court of Assizes in Ghent over the death of four-year-old Dean Verberckmoes. Dean, who had been in their care, was found dead at Neeltje Jans in Zeeland in January 2022 after a search. De K. is accused in connection with Dean’s abduction and death, while W. is accused of involvement in the abduction. During the proceedings, De K. admitted killing Dean and said he had beaten the child in a car during an angry outburst. W. maintained that she was innocent and denied that there had been any abduction. The trial is continuing.