Justice
Benno L. Hands Angry Letter to Podcast Maker Eva de Schipper in Court
Journalist Eva de Schipper encountered resistance and trauma while researching child abuser Benno L. for her podcast, including a personal angry letter handed to her by him in a German courtroom in December 2024. Schipper, who was 17 when L. was arrested in Den Bosch in June 2009, highlights the long-term impact of abuse through interviews with victim Mara* and her mother Anja. The podcast aims to give voice to survivors, emphasizing the importance of asking children about uncomfortable secrets to prevent hidden trauma.
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