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

Richard van den B. and his ex-wife Evertje van E. were arrested in early 2025, facing severe charges for the prolonged abuse of six children. Prosecutors described their actions as horrifying and sadistic, likening the impact to that of a homicide. The victims included five girls and one boy, aged between zero and ten, with two being relatives of the perpetrators. Authorities became aware of the situation after one child disclosed the abuse to their parents.