Rotterdam Shooter Sentenced to 20 Years.
Sendric S. is accused of killing three people in Rotterdam. He said voices told him to shoot them. He has been sentenced to 20 years in prison and needs psychiatric care.
Sendric S., a 25-year-old man, is being prosecuted for murders that occurred between December 2024 and January 2025 in Rotterdam-IJsselmonde. He claimed voices instructed him to shoot the victims, including 81-year-old Bram. Investigators found Sendric S. to have schizophrenia and a mental impairment. The public prosecutor demanded a 20-year prison sentence and psychiatric treatment. A victim's daughter spoke during the trial.
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Highlights
Sendric S. confessed to murders
Sendric S. said he was told to shoot people by voices he heard.
Victim was loved by his wife
Bram’s wife described him as the love of her life.
Voices instructed the shootings
Sendric S. claimed voices in his head told him to shoot.
Court found Sendric S. disturbed
Sendric S. was found to have schizophrenia and a mental impairment.
Prosecutor seeks 20-year sentence
The Public Prosecution Office is seeking a 20-year prison sentence for Sendric S.