Chauffeur in moordzaak De Vries aangevallen in gevangenis
Roermond, vrijdag, 10 april 2026.
Kamil E., veroordeeld tot 27,5 jaar cel voor zijn rol als chauffeur bij de moord op Peter R. de Vries, is gewond geraakt bij een steekpartij in de gevangenis van Roermond. Het incident vond plaats op maandag, maar werd pas vrijdag bevestigd. E. werd van achteren aangevallen en meerdere keren in de nek en het hoofd gestoken met een vork. Zijn halsslagader is op slechts één centimeter gemist. Het gevangenispersoneel greep snel in. De aanvaller, kort daarvoor in de gevangenis geplaatst, sprak verwarde teksten en verkeerde in een psychotische toestand. Advocaat Ayse Çimen bevestigt de aanval en stelt dat er vooralsnog geen verband lijkt met de De Vries-zaak. E. is ter plekke behandeld en hoeft geen ziekenhuisopname. De Dienst Justitiële Inrichtingen doet onderzoek naar de omstandigheden.
attack in roermond prison
Kamil E., sentenced to 27.5 years for his role in the murder of journalist Peter R. de Vries, was attacked inside the Penitentiary Institution in Roermond [1]. The incident occurred on Monday morning during routine activities among detainees [2]. He was grabbed from behind and stabbed multiple times in the neck and head with a fork-like object [3]. Medical staff treated him on-site; hospitalization was not necessary [4]. His carotid artery narrowly escaped injury, missing by approximately one centimeter [2].
attacker’s state and background
The assailant had been transferred to the Roermond facility only days before the attack and reportedly displayed signs of psychological instability [2]. Fellow inmates noted confused behavior and heard disjointed statements directed at Kamil E. prior to the assault [5]. Authorities confirm that the attacker appeared to be in a psychotic state during the incident [6]. Prison personnel intervened quickly but could not prevent serious injuries [2]. The suspect has since been detained and is under investigation by local law enforcement [1].
legal representation and initial assessment
Ayse Çimen, legal counsel for Kamil E., confirmed the physical assault and stated her client remains shaken but stable [1]. She emphasized there appears to be no immediate connection between the attack and the high-profile Peter R. de Vries murder case [3]. According to Çimen, E. experienced heightened adrenaline levels following the confrontation and required medical observation [6]. Despite the severity, doctors concluded treatment at the scene sufficed [2]. No formal charges were filed by the victim initially, though police reports have been made [4].
institutional response and ongoing inquiry
The Dutch Custodial Institutions Service (DJI) acknowledged the violent event and launched an internal review [1]. Officials declined to disclose identities due to privacy regulations but verified an official report was submitted [5]. Safety protocols within correctional facilities are now under scrutiny amid public concern [2]. Law enforcement agencies, including regional police, are conducting parallel investigations into how the weapon was obtained [6]. The institution reaffirmed its commitment to detainee safety and procedural transparency [4].