paroolOct 27, 2026, 10:34

Hearing in Lisa murder case postponed due to lengthy Pieter Baan Centre report

The murder trial for a suspect named Jude has been postponed from November 2 to November 24 due to the late receipt of a comprehensive psychological report from the Pieter Baan Centre. Defense attorneys stated they needed more time to review the lengthy document, which may influence decisions on mandatory treatment measures.

The murder trial of a suspect identified as Jude has been postponed due to the late arrival of a comprehensive report from the Pieter Baan Centre. The legal team, led by attorney Dané Kisteman, requested the delay because they received the extensive psychological assessment too recently to properly prepare for the scheduled hearing. This report is expected to detail the mental state of the suspect and may contain recommendations regarding potential mandatory treatment measures, or tbs. Jude has previously claimed that voices in his head influenced his actions during the incident.

Originally set for November 2, the court proceedings have been rescheduled to November 24 to allow defense counsel sufficient time to review the findings. Kisteman expressed regret over the necessity of the delay, noting that the legal team had hoped to proceed as originally planned. The content of the report remains confidential for the time being as the court prepares for the new hearing date in late November.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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