The man suspected in the death of a woman at a care home in Lelystad has been found dead, Dutch media report. The woman was found deceased at the facility, and her son, who was identified as a suspect, was later located dead as well, according to De Telegraaf.
Police had previously released a photo of the son and appealed for information on his whereabouts. The suspect’s body was discovered after the woman’s death was reported, multiple outlets including NOS and NU.nl confirm. The circumstances surrounding both deaths have not been detailed by authorities.
The incident occurred at a residential care center in Lelystad, a city in the Netherlands. The woman’s death was described as violent by NOS, though no further specifics on the cause have been made public. The son’s death was confirmed by police, but no additional details on how or where he was found have been released.
Local police have not yet stated whether they believe the son took his own life or if other factors were involved. The investigation into the sequence of events remains active, and officials have not commented on a possible motive. The identities of the woman and her son have not been officially released.
Authorities have not indicated whether they are looking for any other individuals in connection with the case. The public had been asked to help locate the son before his body was found, according to BN DeStem.
What to watch next: Police are expected to release further findings on the cause of death and timeline once the investigation concludes.
