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Father of Dutroux victim commemorates daughter on Facebook 30 years after her death

The father of Julie Lejeune, a victim of Marc Dutroux, commemorates his daughter with an emotional Facebook post 30 years after her body was found.

Father of Dutroux victim commemorates daughter on Facebook 30 years after her death
Photo: IIVQ / Tijmen Stam · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

On October 17, 2023, it will be exactly 30 years since the bodies of Julie Lejeune and Mélissa were found in Marc Dutroux's garden. To mark this tragic milestone, Julie's father posted an emotional message on Facebook.

In his message, he addresses the need for better protection for children. He emphasizes that, in his opinion, there is still "a lot, a lot of work" to be done to ensure children's safety.

The discovery of the bodies of Julie and Mélissa had a profound impact on society at the time and reignited discussions about child abuse and protection.

In his post, the father also states that children are not "objects or sex toys." This statement reflects his concerns about the current state of protection for vulnerable children.

It is a sorrowful commemoration that once again highlights the issues surrounding child abuse and the responsibility of society to protect the vulnerable.