Joeri J. sent to assizes for death of Zoë Snoeks in Ardennes in 2021
The investigating chamber in Turnhout is sending Joeri J. (39) to the assize court for the suspected murder of his wife Zoë Snoeks. Zoë died in 2021 following a fall from a rock in the Ardennes.
Turnhout investigating chamber sends Joeri J. to jury court for Ardennes rock fall
The investigating chamber in Turnhout has decided to refer the case against Joeri J. (39) to the prosecutor general, with a view to proceedings before the assize court. This is reported by Nieuwsblad on the basis of confirmation from the prosecutor's office.
Joeri J. is suspected of the murder of his wife Zoë Snoeks (33), who died in 2021 following a fall from the rock formation Le Hérou in the Ardennes. Her husband has consistently maintained that it was an accident.
Zoë's family does not believe this account. According to Nieuwsblad, they have reacted with mixed feelings to the referral to the assizes: "Happy is not the right word."
Source: Nieuwsblad