20 and 12 years in prison for Woudenberg couple that abused foster children for years

Richard van den B. and his ex-wife Evertje van E. were arrested in early 2025 for severe sexual abuse of minors. The court imposed significantly lower sentences than the prosecution's demands due to insufficient evidence for some charges. The abuse involved five girls and one boy, with ages ranging from zero to ten. The case came to light after one child disclosed the abuse to her parents. Investigations revealed extensive chat logs detailing the abuse. The court described the case as exceptionally severe, noting the lasting impact on the victims, who continue to receive therapy.