A 15-year-old girl has been arrested on suspicion of fatally stabbing her parents to death inside their home during the early hours of June 18. The incident is being investigated as a double murder. The suspect allegedly attacked her mother and father, both 53, in their Meerstad residence.
The girl also reportedly stabbed the family's pet golden retriever during the rampage. The victims have been identified as Johan Enting and Mathilda Diemel. The suspect's behavior has been described as increasingly bizarre in the months and years leading up to the tragedy.
In a disturbing detail, the girl allegedly took photographs of her parents' blood-covered bodies and sent the images to classmates via WhatsApp shortly after the killings. Dutch authorities have issued urgent warnings urging anyone in possession of such material not to share it and to turn it over directly to investigators.
Classmates have described the girl's behavior as becoming more erratic over time. One student reported that she would wear a tail, dog ears, and gloves, and would crawl around on all fours and bark while running through school corridors. Others described seeing her sprinting through the streets at night while acting like a dog.
The victims' family and friends have released a statement expressing their shock and grief over the tragic events. They thanked the public for their support and said they are struggling to comprehend what happened.
Dutch police have confirmed that a minor is in custody but have not disclosed a motive for the killings. The investigation remains ongoing.
