A 46-year-old man from Hengelo has been convicted and sentenced to 36 months in prison for the prolonged sexual abuse of his stepdaughter.
Despite her repeated cries for the abuse to stop, the victim's voice went unheard as her stepfather continued his heinous acts.
The verdict was delivered on Tuesday, marking the end of a harrowing legal battle that exposed the disturbing reality of domestic abuse.
The community of Hengelo was shocked by the revelation of such a heinous crime taking place within their midst, calling for stricter measures to protect vulnerable individuals.
This case serves as a grim reminder of the importance of addressing and preventing instances of sexual abuse within families to safeguard the well-being of individuals, especially the most vulnerable.