Tragic accident or murder? The trial against the husband comes a step closer 5 years after the fatal fall of Zoë (33)

The Turnhout council has forwarded the case of Zoë Snoeks' death to the public prosecutor, moving closer to a trial. Snoeks died in 2021 after falling from a rock in Nadrin, with her husband Joeri J. suspected of murder. While he claims it was an accident, her family believes otherwise and has filed a civil suit. Investigations revealed inconsistencies in Joeri's statements and raised questions about his behavior after the incident. Despite the lack of hard evidence, the prosecutor suspects premeditated murder. The final decision on whether to proceed with a trial will be made by the Indictment Chamber, which will consider if the evidence warrants a jury trial.