Former partner (78) of Annie De Poortere, who disappeared 30 years ago, arrested on suspicion of murder | Sint-Martens-Latem

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.

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 will have to appear before the council chamber within a maximum of 5 days, which will decide on his further arrest. Further investigation will have to reveal what his actual role was in the victim’s death.