Imprisoned for over 45 years for several murders, Freddy Horion, 77, asked for euthanasia. The Minister of Justice reacted, indicating that she will examine the file in depth.
The murderer Freddy Horion, 77 years old, and without a prospect of liberation, asked to be euthanized due to ” unbearable psychological suffering“Confirmed his lawyer to the Mediahuis and DPG newspapers. Freddy Horion “aged”, explains Me Jürgen Millen. ” And Despair becomes too big for him. His request for euthanasia is not a means of pressure on the government. He is sincere. »»
Sentenced in 1981, the septuagenarian has been in prison since Over 45 years For the murders of six people, Mr. Horion has been asking to benefit from parole since the early 1990s, which is refused to himbecause he cannot integrate a medico-legal psychiatric institute or a transitional house to prepare his reintegration into society.
The Minister of Justice Annelies Verlinden (CD&V) will deeply examine the serial killer’s file, says her cabinet. The Minister stressed the delicate balance to find between a human detentionthe security of the company and the recognition of victim status. “These three aspects must be able to be conciliated as well as possible, which means that prudent compromises must be made,” she said.
