Images of sexual abuse of minors were found in the prison cell of convicted child rapist and murderer Marc Dutroux in 2024, according to a report by Humo magazine this week.
On Monday evening, the Walloon Brabant Public Prosecutor’s Office confirmed to Belga News Agency that a judicial investigation is currently underway.
According to Humo, hundreds of photographs of sexual abuse of minors were found during a search of the 69-year-old Dutroux’s cell. The incidents date back to 2024.
"I can confirm that a judicial investigation is underway," said the Walloon Brabant Public Prosecutor. "More official communication will follow later," he added.
Marc Dutroux is serving a life sentence for the abduction, rape and murder of several children and young girls.
