A few days ago, an Algerian teenager was found dead in the Ougrée region of Brussels. Near her, the body of her attacker was found hanged, too. Victim of “Grooming”, the young Algerian, aged 14, was trapped by Olivier T, on Snapchat.
In addition, following the investigation launched in this case, it was also possible to release Malak’s 2-year-old sister, who was locked in a car in the same region. According to the first information revealed by the Liège prosecutor’s office, the two girls were reported missing on Thursday January 5th.
Assassination of an Algerian teenager in Belgium: the autopsy reveals the causes of her death
Last Thursday, the Liège prosecutor’s office unveiled new elements concerning this case. Indeed, based on the results of the autopsy established on the victim, the spokesperson for the Liège public prosecutor’s office, in particular Catherine Collignon, indicated that the autopsy of the attacker, aged 37, confirmed the suicide hypothesis.
Regarding the young Malak, the medical examiner evokes a violent death by strangulation. As well as a violent shock to the level of his head. The autopsy also revealed traces of sexual assault on the girl’s body. In addition, the prosecution indicates that additional duties are still in progress.
The spokeswoman for the Liège prosecutor’s office said that Malak’s mother received a call from her daughter, to warn her that she was going shopping, reports RTL. The 14-year-old girl used her attacker’s mobile phone to call her mother. The latter, allowed the investigators to locate Olivier and the two girls. Forensic experts estimate that the death of the Algerian teenager took place between 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. Or a few hours after the call.
The investigation continues to determine for how long the victim and his attacker remained in contact via Snapchat. But also to reveal the motives behind this crime.
