Belgium's X-Files - Marc Dutroux (2002)
In 1996 Marc Dutroux was arrested on suspicion of having kidnapped, tortured and sexually abused six girls aged between 8 and 19, four of whom died. His widely publicized trial took place in 2004. Dutroux was convicted of all charges, along with the murder of a suspected former accomplice, and sentenced to life imprisonment. Dutroux's accomplices included Michelle Martin, Michel Lelièvre, Jean-Michel Nihoul, and Bernard Weinstein. Martin was convicted and sentenced as an accomplice to 30 years in prison, while Lelièvre was sentenced to 25 years. Nihoul, a Brussels conman, pub-owner and familiar face at sex parties, was initially tried as an accomplice to the kidnappings, but was acquitted of these charges due to insufficient evidence. He was instead convicted of involvement in a gang that participated in human and drug trafficking and was sentenced to five years in prison. Weinstein was never tried, as he was murdered by Dutroux.
Cast
- Olenka Frenkiel - Self/Reporter
- Marc Dutroux - Self (Archive Footage)
- Regina Louf - Self
Screenplay
- Michael Simkin (Screenplay)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Belgium's X-Files - Marc Dutroux about?
- In 1996 Marc Dutroux was arrested on suspicion of having kidnapped, tortured and sexually abused six girls aged between 8 and 19, four of whom died. His widely publicized trial took place in 2004. Dutroux was convicted of all charges, along with the murder of a suspected former accomplice, and sentenced to life imprisonment. Dutroux's accomplices included Michelle Martin, Michel Lelièvre, Jean-Michel Nihoul, and Bernard Weinstein. Martin was convicted and sentenced as an accomplice to 30 years in prison, while Lelièvre was sentenced to 25 years. Nihoul, a Brussels conman, pub-owner and familiar face at sex parties, was initially tried as an accomplice to the kidnappings, but was acquitted of these charges due to insufficient evidence. He was instead convicted of involvement in a gang that participated in human and drug trafficking and was sentenced to five years in prison. Weinstein was never tried, as he was murdered by Dutroux.
- Who directed Belgium's X-Files - Marc Dutroux?
- Belgium's X-Files - Marc Dutroux was directed by Michael Simkin.
- Who stars in Belgium's X-Files - Marc Dutroux?
- Belgium's X-Files - Marc Dutroux stars Olenka Frenkiel, Marc Dutroux, Regina Louf.
- How long is Belgium's X-Files - Marc Dutroux?
- Belgium's X-Files - Marc Dutroux has a runtime of 45m (45 minutes).
- What genre is Belgium's X-Files - Marc Dutroux?
- Belgium's X-Files - Marc Dutroux is a Crime, Documentary, TV Movie film.
- Where was Belgium's X-Files - Marc Dutroux produced?
- Belgium's X-Files - Marc Dutroux was produced in Belgium, United Kingdom.