The shooter, getaway driver, and organizer were convicted of direct involvement in the killing, with sentences ranging from 26 years to 28 years. The judge highlighted their unprecedented ruthlessness and disregard for human life.
The family of Peter de Vries expressed satisfaction with the judgment but acknowledged that no sentence can bring back their father. Nine men were charged in connection with the murder, with varying convictions and sentences.
Prosecutors sought life sentences for the main perpetrators and sentences from three to 21 years for other suspects. The convictions brought clarity to the family and prosecution, marking a significant development in the case.
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