Widow victim of explosion Tarwekamp: 'Wait to cry until the children are asleep'

During the third day of the trial, nineteen victims shared their stories, with fifteen more expected. The accused include Mourad Ben T., Ilias B., Adil A., and Moshtag B., the latter suspected of orchestrating the attack for revenge against his ex-partner. The explosion on December 7, 2024, claimed six lives, deeply affecting the victims' families. Vikel's widow expressed her grief and the challenges of explaining his absence to their children. She urged the judges to impose life sentences on the defendants, emphasizing the lasting impact of their actions. Vikel's son shared his fears and struggles, while another widow recounted her inability to say goodbye due to being hospitalized after the explosion, expressing her desire to never return to the site of the tragedy.