Recent Cases Highlight Ongoing Danger
This week, 39-year-old Jouweela from Eindhoven was shot and killed in Gouda by her ex-husband, Driekus K. He found her at a women's shelter where she was hiding with their two children. The attack happened on the street in front of the children.

After killing Jouweela, Driekus K. left the scene and then took his own life. He had a violent past, including a conviction for attempting to murder another ex-partner.

He was also recently arrested for weapons possession and assaulting Jouweela, but was released after two weeks.

On the same week, another woman was killed in a violent incident at her home in Vlijmen, Noord-Brabant. Police arrested a 35-year-old man from Uden, but details about the case are still unknown.



Understanding the Causes and Warning Signs
Jouweela's decision to seek protection was a courageous step that many women in abusive relationships hesitate to take. Research shows that in many femicide cases, authorities and communities are unaware of how severe the problems between the woman and the man are. On average, a woman reports domestic violence only after 33 incidents have already taken place.



Research into femicide—murders motivated by the victim's gender—shows important warning signs. Men who kill their wives or girlfriends often threaten to harm themselves or others, including pets or children. Addiction .