Angelique Hendrix: The Tragic Case of a Missing Limburg Woman Resolved
Background on Angelique Hendrix's Disappearance
In a heartbreaking turn of events, Angelique Hendrix, an 18-year-old woman from Stein, Limburg, has been confirmed deceased after being reported missing for 34 years. She vanished on July 13, 1990, while cycling with her younger brother. After sending him home, Angelique was never seen again.
The Discovery of the Skull
- On May 20, 1991, a skull was discovered in Maasmechelen, just across the border in Belgium.
- At the time, limited DNA testing was available in Belgium.
- Recently, a DNA match in the I-Familia database finally identified the remains as belonging to Angelique Hendrix.
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities are now treating the case as a probable homicide. Interpol, along with local justice systems, has announced a €30,000 reward for information that could lead to solving this tragic case.
This case marks the first instance in the Netherlands where a missing person has been identified through such modern DNA techniques.
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