Vernond Rombley, a man convicted of armed robbery and murder on Curaçao in 2016, was released from prison early on Friday morning, following a request for early release by his lawyer. Rombley had been sentenced to 15 years in prison for his role in the 2014 shooting death of a Chinese supermarket owner. Rombley’s legal team, led by Dutch lawyer …
The trial against four men accused of murdering Toon Brood, a 49-year-old Dutch Royal Marechaussee officer, began Friday. Brood’s coworkers and friends formed an honor guard during his memorial on Curaçao, where his life was celebrated with a packed ceremony at Marine Barracks Parera. Three weeks later, a similar tribute occurred in his hometown of Roosendaal, where hundreds lined the …
A suspect has been arrested in the case of the murder of Adjutant Toon Brood of the Marechaussee in Curaçao. The 49-year-old military police officer was shot dead during an armed robbery at his home on the night of Friday, May 31. According to Curacao.nu, Brood has worked for the military police in Curaçao for 23 years. Chief officer Heiko …
In connection with the murder of adjutant Toon Brood of the Marechaussee, five house searches were carried out on Curaçao early Friday morning, according to the police. According to Curacao.nu, Brood has worked for the military police in Curaçao for 23 years. However, the police announced on Friday that the murder investigation was “going in the right direction.” Outgoing Defense …
The detective team investigating the 2019 death of former professional football player Kelvin Maynard thinks his killing is related to the assassination of Genciël Feller in Curaçao in the same year. On Thursday, the Public Prosecution Service offered a reward of 20,000 euros for the tip that gives the police evidence that leads them to those who ordered the killings, …
