{"id":6352,"date":"2023-03-20T12:10:44","date_gmt":"2023-03-20T12:10:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wickedness.net\/?post_type=serial-killers&p=6352"},"modified":"2023-03-20T12:26:53","modified_gmt":"2023-03-20T12:26:53","slug":"marc-dutrouxt","status":"publish","type":"serial-killers","link":"https:\/\/wickedness.net\/serial-killers\/marc-dutrouxt\/","title":{"rendered":"Marc Dutrouxt"},"content":{"rendered":"

Marc Dutroux is one of the most notorious serial killers in modern history, responsible for the deaths of at least six young girls in Belgium in the 1990s. His crimes shocked the world and led to widespread public outrage and calls for justice.<\/p>\n

Dutroux was born in Belgium in 1956 and grew up in a troubled household. His parents were both alcoholics and frequently fought, which created a chaotic and unstable environment for young Marc. He was often left to his own devices and had few friends, which made him feel isolated and lonely.<\/p>\n

Despite these difficulties, Dutroux showed early signs of intelligence and creativity. He was a talented artist and enjoyed drawing and painting, which provided an outlet for his emotions and helped him cope with the stress of his home life.<\/p>\n

As he grew older, however, Dutroux’s behavior became increasingly erratic and disturbing. He dropped out of school and began to engage in petty crimes, such as stealing and burglary. He also became interested in young girls and began to stalk them, often using his artwork as a pretext to approach them.<\/p>\n

In 1989, Dutroux was arrested and charged with the abduction and rape of five young girls. He was sentenced to 13 years in prison, but was released after serving only three years due to overcrowding in the Belgian penal system.<\/p>\n

After his release, Dutroux resumed his criminal activities and began to plan his most infamous crimes. In 1995, he abducted two young girls, Julie Lejeune and Melissa Russo, and kept them captive in his basement for several months. He raped and tortured them repeatedly before ultimately killing them and burying their bodies in his backyard.<\/p>\n

Over the next few years, Dutroux continued to abduct and kill young girls, often with the help of his wife and accomplice, Michelle Martin. He was finally caught in 1996, after police discovered two more girls, An Marchal and Eefje Lambrecks, locked in a hidden dungeon in his basement.<\/p>\n

The trial of Marc Dutroux was one of the most sensational in Belgian history, with hundreds of witnesses testifying and the media providing extensive coverage. Dutroux and his accomplices were ultimately found guilty of kidnapping, rape, and murder, and sentenced to life in prison.<\/p>\n

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