vermist na grindr-afspraak in het bos
Dronten, dinsdag, 14 april 2026.
Marc Jaskulski uit Dronten wordt sinds april 2024 vermist. Zijn laatste bewoonte was in het Roggebotsebos, waar hij een ontmoeting had via de datingapp Grindr. De politie gaat ervan uit dat hij slachtoffer is van een misdrijf. Er is een beloning van 15.000 euro uitgeloofd voor informatie. Zijn telefoon gaf nog één keer signaal in het bos. Daarna is elk spoor verdwenen. Justitie hoopt op nieuwe tips uit de omgeving.
last sighting near langstraat
Marc Jaskulski was last seen on 15 April 2024 in Dronten. Witnesses observed him cycling on the Lancasterdreef that afternoon [1]. Surveillance footage confirms he later passed through the Langstraat around 14:15 [1][3]. This remains his final confirmed location. He wore a green jacket, grey sweatpants, and brown shoes [3]. At 14:50, his mobile phone connected to a cell tower near Roggebotzand [3]. After that moment, there was no further communication from him [1]. His absence triggered immediate concern among family and friends.
dating app activity revealed
Investigators determined that Jaskulski arranged a meeting via the dating app Grindr shortly before disappearing [1]. The planned encounter took place in the Roggebotsebos, an area known for discreet male encounters [1][2]. His phone emitted signals at the designated meeting spot [1]. Eight minutes later, it briefly reconnected slightly deeper in the forest [1]. Police confirm the app interaction but stress the motive behind the meeting remains unclear [1]. They caution against assumptions regarding the nature of the rendezvous [3].
police shift focus to crime
Initially, authorities considered various scenarios including medical distress due to missed medication [1]. However, new evidence prompted a decisive change in direction [1]. Law enforcement now states it is highly likely Jaskulski became the victim of a criminal act [1][2]. While the exact circumstances remain unknown, officials suggest violence may have occurred during or after the meeting [1]. They acknowledge the possibility of multiple suspects being involved [1]. This assessment shapes the ongoing investigation strategy [3].
beloning en dringend appel
The public prosecution service has offered a reward of 15,000 euro for information leading to the resolution of the case [2][3]. This incentive aims to encourage witnesses to come forward [3]. Authorities specifically appeal to residents near the asylum seekers center adjacent to the woods, broadcasting appeals in English for their benefit [1]. They also urge local recreational users to share observations [1]. Crucial missing items include his glasses, bank card, bike key, hearing aids, and Samsung Galaxy phone [1][3]. Tips can be submitted anonymously via Meld Misdaad Anoniem [3].
physical evidence discovered
In July 2024, following a public tip, police recovered Jaskulski’s bicycle submerged in water near the Drontermeerdijk [2][3]. Forensic analysis of the Gazelle bike could provide vital clues, though results haven’t been publicly released [2]. Despite extensive searches using boats and ground teams across the Roggebotsebos and nearby areas like Zwolle and Kampen, no trace of Jaskulski himself has been located [1][2]. Three subsequent search operations in October 2025 yielded no significant findings [2]. The lack of physical evidence complicates the investigation significantly [2].