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Family of woman who died on Koninginneweg asks people not to share photos on social media

Family of woman who died on Koninginneweg asks people not to share photos on social media

The family of a woman found dead in her Amsterdam home on March 26 has requested that her identity and photos of her and her child not be shared on social media. A suspect, who is the victim's partner, has been arrested following police findings of strong evidence pointing toward a crime.

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