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Deceased man found in home in Zaandam, police suspect foul play

Deceased man found in home in Zaandam, police suspect foul play

Area: Zaandam

In the night of January 19 to 20, 2025, a deceased man was found in a house on Hogendijk in Zaandam. The man died due to foul play. A team is investigating his death.

At around 01:30 AM, police received a report of a possible deceased person at Hogendijk in Zaandam. Upon arrival, they found a 35-year-old man from Venezuela. He had lived in this house for a short time and was Spanish and English-speaking. He regularly performed as a drag queen.

Forensic investigation has begun. A crisis container has been placed near the house. Forensic research is currently taking place in the house. The police suspect that the man was killed by violence, possibly between Friday evening at 8:00 PM and Sunday night at 1:30 AM.

Witnesses and video footage
The detectives are looking for people who know the victim or have more information about his death. Did you see or hear anything between Friday evening at 8:00 PM and Sunday night at 1:30 AM? Please contact us at 0900-8844 or anonymously via 0800-7000. The police also welcome video footage. You can upload this via the tip form.

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Source published: 23 January 2025
Source last updated: 23 January 2025
Published on Openrijk: 23 January 2025
Source: Politie