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Investigation into the deaths of young parents in Sint-Pieters

Two young parents in Sint-Pieters are believed to have died from an overdose. Toxicological tests have clarified details surrounding their deaths.

Investigation into the deaths of young parents in Sint-Pieters
Photo: Willem van de Poll · Wikimedia Commons · CC0

In Sint-Pieters, near Bruges, a 30-year-old woman and a 34-year-old man were found dead in their home. Their 14-year-old son discovered the bodies of his parents on Monday evening.

According to the West Flanders public prosecutor's office, toxicological tests indicate that the young parents likely died from an overdose. Drugs and medication were reportedly found in the home.

Investigation into the deaths of young parents in Sint-Pieters
Photo: Willem van de Poll · Wikimedia Commons · CC0

The couple had four children. The circumstances surrounding their deaths are currently under investigation, with authorities hoping to gain more information from the toxicological results.

Het Laatste Nieuws has also reported on the findings from the prosecutor’s office, confirming that the results of the investigation into the cause of death have provided significant information.