The author of the triple homicide in Ixelles was “charged with murder” this Sunday after being arrested the day before. The police discovered the gruesome crime scene, but also other things. His lawyer reveals that his client spoke of “collective suicide” to the police.
Mystery still hovers around the triple homicide in Ixelles, which cost the lives of a 40-year-old woman, a one-year-old little girl and a 13-year-old teenager. Het Nieuwsblad, however, reveals new information on the author’s arrest on Saturday morning. He was “charged with murder” this Sunday, announced the Brussels prosecutor’s office.
The real estate agent responded to the police’s questions, declaring that it must have been “a collective suicide”, his lawyer confirms. The decision was apparently taken by mutual agreement with his wife. Several elements found on the scene would confirm this version, again according to Me Samuel Rosenblatt.
The man wanted to hang himself and took medication, but fell unconscious, according to his lawyer. The police found a rope installed in the apartment.
Why did you make this choice? JP would have lost his job and would have received, on that famous November 15, an eviction notice from his home. It was therefore an accumulation of problems which motivated the couple, according to their lawyer, to end their lives and those of their children.
The lawyer describes to us a man “desperate” in his cell and closely monitored by the guards to prevent him from acting out.
The arrest
On Saturday, the police received a call from a worried family member. It took half an hour of discussion before the door opened, allowing the police to rush into the apartment. According to his lawyer, the victim’s 22-year-old daughter was there.
On site, they discovered the bodies of a 40-year-old woman and two children: a 1-year-old baby and a 13-year-old teenager. The woman and baby were killed the day before by a gunshot to the head, while the teenager, from a previous relationship, was allegedly poisoned.
A rope found inside
According to Het Nieuwsblad, the firearm (the origin of which is not yet clear) was found in the apartment. The police also noticed messages spray-painted on the walls: “Sorry“, they say, among other things.
The Flemish newspaper also reveals that “a prepared rope” in the house was found. The man therefore wanted to end his life after the events.
Our colleagues also learn that there are several cameras in the residence and believe that there are “chances are the horrific acts were filmed“.
On social networks, he publishes a striking message
Earlier on Friday evening, the real estate agent had published a video on social networks addressed to his wife. “I just got back, I miss you, see you tomorrow or see you soon (…) I love you!”, we hear him say before numerous family photos parade, all to a love song.
It may have been these messages that worried the family member who alerted the police.
According to certain media, including Het Nieuwsblad, the romantic breakup could be the cause of this drama. It is said that things had not been going well between the couple for some time. Our colleagues even say that they had already broken up, which the suspect’s lawyer denies. They also talk about the family’s poor financial situation. No details have yet been confirmed by the Brussels prosecutor’s office responsible for the investigation.
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