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The new season of ‘Zeeman Confronteert’ started on Monday night with an intense episode. Thijs Zeeman (42) knows better than anyone how far stalkers can go, but even the hairs on the back of his neck are standing up because of the stalking habits that a widower 57- year Saskia deal.
“That man wants to destroy me”
Saskia lost her husband Peter in late 2020, who died of metastatic lung cancer. There was no time to mourn in peace, because from 2021 she had to deal with an anonymous stalker. She receives phone calls, text messages and letters in which she receives insults and even death threats. From ‘galla’ and ‘silver grubber’ to ‘whore’ and ‘gold digger’. And from ‘pretending you loved Peter, you only loved his money’ to threats of rape and murder. As she says the police are ‘too busy’ to handle her case, she raises the alarm with Thijs and his team.
“That person wants to destroy me,” concludes Saskia, who says she ended up in a ‘very bad movie’. “They know how to hit me straight,” she tells Thijs in tears. She suspects that the stalker is someone close to her. “That person knows everything about me. There is also a letter: ‘We are going to toast your deceased son. (…) That was 23 years ago. [Toen] I was seven months pregnant [en] I lost my first child.”
Her sister Sylvia has also been miserable for several months with similar messages and voicemails in which the music played at Peter’s funeral can be heard.
Why would anyone want to make Saskia pay like that? “I feel jealousy and hatred,” she shares with Thijs. “I’m doing well, I could buy my house with the money I could sell the house for him, what was left of him. I’m doing too well, I think, and someone can’t be that.”
Thijs is looking for a starting point to enter the stalking case. Yes: both Saskia and Sylvia point out that her sister-in-law’s husband – Peter’s sister, that is – seems to be upsetting Saskia. According to Saskia, that man, named Jay, once told her “as a joke” that he liked her more than his own wife. Jay also received a teddy bear delivered on Valentine’s Day, which Saskia promptly threw in the trash can. And he becomes more persistent: he even wrote Saskia a love letter.
Reason enough for Thijs and his team to take a closer look at him as a possible stalker. And then it will be very successful. When he looks at the main suspect Jay, he shows suspicious driving and parking behavior and they confront him. Add to that the appearance of handwriting and it is clear that he is the one who sends the terrible messages to Saskia and waits for her for hours in his car at the cemetery where Peter found the his final resting place.
When Thijs confronts Jay, he refuses to talk to him. He then says that he has hired a lawyer because Saskia has ‘destroyed all his relationships’. He also says he had sex with Saskia. Thijs is not fooled. “You’ve been exposed as a stalker,” he corrects Jay, also warning him of the legal consequences of his absurd actions.
When Thijs spoke to Jay on the phone a few days after the confrontation, the man continued to deny his stalking habits. Through his lawyer he claims he was accused of stalking and was lured into a trap by Saskia. But the research of Thijs observers is clear. Be that as it may, Saskia has not been worried since Thijs helped her.
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2024-11-25 20:56:00
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**Considering the challenges of proving stalking and the complexity of cases involving known perpetrators, what systemic changes could be implemented to better protect victims and hold stalkers accountable?**
## “Zeeman Confronteert”: A Discussion on Stalking and Justice
**Introduction:**
Welcome to today’s discussion on a recent episode of RTL’s ”Zeeman Confronteert,” which tackles the devastating case of stalking faced by widower Saskia. We are joined by [Guest 1 Name and Profession/Expertise] and [Guest 2 Name and Profession/Expertise], who will provide their insights on this complex issue.
**Section 1: The Impact of Stalking**
* Saskia describes her experience as feeling like she’s ”in a very bad movie.” How does the nature of stalking impact victims beyond the obvious fear and anxiety?
* The article mentions Saskia receiving insults, death threats, and even threats to her deceased son. What are the long-term psychological effects of such targeted harassment?
* How can society better support victims of stalking, particularly in cases where the perpetrator is known to them?
**Section 2: Investigating the Stalker**
* Initially, Saskia suspects someone close to her, given the personal nature of the messages. How common is it for stalkers to be acquaintances of their victims?
* Thijs Zeeman’s investigation led him to focus on Jay. What are the challenges of proving stalking, especially when evidence relies on behavior and patterns rather than concrete proof?
* Jay denies all accusations and claims he was lured into a trap by Saskia. How does the legal system handle situations where accusations of stalking are met with counter-accusations?
**Section 3: Justice and Closure**
* While Thijs confronts Jay and exposes his behavior, he does not face legal consequences in the article. What are the potential outcomes for perpetrators of stalking, and how effective are these consequences in deterring future behavior?
* Does exposing a stalker publicly, as done in “Zeeman Confronteert,” contribute to achieving justice for the victim?
* Saskia expresses relief after Thijs’ intervention. What other forms of support and resources can help victims of stalking move forward and rebuild their lives?
**Conclusion:**
Thank you to our guests for sharing their expertise and insights on this difficult topic. Stalking is a serious crime that can have devastating consequences for victims. It is crucial to raise awareness, support those affected, and work towards creating a safer society.
**Note:**
This outline is designed to encourage a nuanced and in-depth discussion on the topic. You can adapt the questions based on your guests’ expertise and the direction of the conversation. Remember to prioritize a respectful and empathetic approach throughout the interview.
