August 19th, 2013

From nltimes.nl:

There is sufficient evidence to assume that Evedasto Lifante, the former owner of Murcia volleyball club CAV, has played a role in the murder of volleyball star Ingrid Visser and her partner Louis Severein.

This was announced by the court in Molina de Segura on Wednesday. The two Dutch were probably killed on May 14, in a remote villa in the vicinity of the southern Spanish city.
Lifante, the former employer of professional volleyball star Ingrid Visser, was last Thursday summoned for questioning by the investigating judge Olga Reverte. Lifante was put provisionally at liberty, although the judge saw sufficient evidence to hold him responsible for the killings.

Marble quarry

The evidence against Lifante will include a police report. It states that he owed some 40,000 euro of salary to Visser. The right hand of Lifante, club manager and main suspect in the case, Juan Cuenca, had in the months prior to the murders worked with Severein to sell a marble quarry of Lifante. The police found also photos of Lifante and documentation on the marble quarry in the house of Valentin Ion, one of the two Romanians who are detained for their alleged part in the crime as an assassin.

Telephone bugged

The police has also overheard a telephone conversation between Cuenca and a woman who is suspected of complicity. To this woman, Cuenca says during the call, that there is a third person part of the game, someone who is responsible for the situation and is capable of anything. The researchers think that Cuenca refers to Lifante.

So far there are four suspects in custody. Cuenca the Romanians Ion and Constantin Stan and, since July 12, also Serafín de Alba. The last one is the owner of the lemon orchard where the bodies of Visser and Severein were found buried on May 26.

May 28th, 2013

To honor the request of their loved ones, Volleywood will no longer post updates on the deaths of Ingrid Visser & Lodejwik.

From their loved ones:

The family of Ingrid Visser and Lodewijk Severein asks to be left in peace and requests some restraint regarding media coverage.

Since early this morning, the family of the murdered Ingrid Visser and Lodewijk Severein is being confronted with reports regarding the the death of the two, containing gruesome details. Yet, the family has not yet been informed by the authorities about any of the mentioned details.

It is incomprehensible for the families that the press got a hold of these specifics sooner then the family itself. The way certain media seem to feel the need to report about these details is perceived as very shocking and almost unbearable to the family.

The family feels supported by the reaction of many people at home and abroad, via email, phone and social media, in which they have expressed their utmost disgust about the contributions of certain media.

The family is very grateful for the commitment and interest that the media has shown during the days when the family was still looking for Ingrid and Lodewijk and is aware of the fact that broadcasting news is inevitable. In addition, the family also realizes that only parts of the media felt the need to publish these specific details. For now, the family requests the media, to do there work with respect to the family and loved ones and asks them to be reticent where possible to prevent unnecessary suffering for relatives, friends and all others associated with them.

The family wishes to process their loss in peace and requests everyone to take that into consideration.

Click HERE to sign the online condolence book for Ingrid Visser, Lodewijk Severein & their unborn baby.
Click HERE to sign the online condolence book for Ingrid Visser, Lodewijk Severein & their unborn baby.
Click HERE to sign the online condolence book for Ingrid Visser, Lodewijk Severein & their unborn baby.

Rust In Vrede…

Condolences

“I am extremely saddened by the death of Ingrid Visser and her partner. It’s the worst news we could have received, and the confirmation of this information fills us with sorrow. On behalf of the entire Spanish Volleyball family and on my own behalf, I send the deepest condolences to the two families and to our friends of Dutch Volleyball on this sad day”. -President of the Royal Spanish Volleyball Federation and CEV Vice President, Agustin Martin Santos

“It is incomprehensible (the death) of Visser. Her loss will be highly lamented and I hope the perpetrators will pay for it.” – Spanish women’s national coach, Francisco Hervás

Marisa Fernandez, Diana Sanchez, Rebeca Serrano, or Diana Castaño, are some of the teammates who have expressed their sadness for the loss.

“What a sad day … I have not felt so sad in such a long time… A sadness that comes from within, a sadness that is heart-breaking.” Ingrid’s former volleyball club teammate (CV Tenerife), Marisa Fernandez.

“We will not forget you, Ingrid! Rest in peace.” Ingrid’s former volleyball club teammate (CV Tenerife), Rebecca Serrano.

“I can’t believe what happened. I thought this would turn out differently. She was a beloved teammate and a great friend of mine so I feel really sad.” -Ingrid’s former volleyball club teammate (CV Tenerife), Goya Dorta.

“Ingrid Visser, from heaven, take care of all of us, your Volleyball famil.y” Ingrid’s former volleyball club teammate, Leyla Chihuan (PERU).

“The murder of Ingrid and Lodewijk is first of all an incredible drama for their family, friends and other loved ones. That a lot of their friends and relations are part of the Volleyball community is of minor importance. Our thoughts and compassion mainly go out to the ones that were close to them.” -Michel Everaert, Director of Sports of the Dutch Volleyball Federation (Nevobo).

“Ingrid was one of the key players of the Dutch women’s Volleyball team. From 1994 up to last year Ingrid totalled 514 caps, an incredible number. In 2007 I had the honour to award her our golden federation pin for her record status as an international. That her young life and Lodewijk’s have been cut short so tragically is incredibly sad and shocking. Our sympathy goes out to their families, friends and everybody that loved them.” -Nevobo president Hans Nieukerke.

“We could always count on Ingrid, 100%. Even in times the national team did not perform very well, she stayed true. For a long period of time, Ingrid was a certainty for the Dutch team, one of the known faces, something we highly appreciated. With the loss of Ingrid, we lose one of the biggest, most dedicated Dutch internationals ever.” -Former head coach of the Netherlands and now technical manager of the Federation, Bert Goedkoop.

(quote source: cev.lu/ fivb.org)

May 27th, 2013

Not the news we wanted to hear…

Spanish Police found 2 bodies in Alquerías near Murcia believed to be the remains of Ingrid Visser & Lodewijk. 2 people have been arrested. The bodies were partially buried by the 2 suspects who tried to hide the crime. Unofficial report says that they were victims of robbery.

Their loved ones have been informed and a press conference will be held shortly.

No words could express the sadness in our hearts. In times of despair and loss, let’s continue to pray for Ingrid, Lodewijk and their loved ones to remain strong in this extremely difficult time.

May 26th, 2013

Were they kidnapped? After almost 2 weeks, Murcia Police still has no concrete reports on how they disappeared.

Ingrid’s ex husband, Rico Guimaraes, has talked to the media and revealed that Ingrid and husband might be victims of kidnapping planned by someone or people they have conflict with which includes Lodewijk’s business partners.

He also mentioned that there is no way the couple opted to disappear “voluntarily” and Ingrid’s former volleyball club team, Murcia, has not paid her at all.

However, Spanish Police debunk any of these reports.

On the other hand, their loved ones have arrived in Murcia and have started a campaign to help them find Ingrid and Lodewijk. They have also asked the help of the public to help them hang posters all over the city.

Here’s the press release:

Last details shared…

A few minutes ago, spokesman Miriam van de Velde has shared the latest details on the missing couple Ingrid Visser and Lodewijk Severein. The details where shared in Dutch Television programs: Tros Vermist and SBS6 Hart van Nederland.

New event planned…

With regards to the posters that where left in de center of Murcia a few days ago, the police have received some new information which they are taking seriously at this moment. Because of this apparently successful action, the family has decided to spread new posters in an extended area.

Help wanted…

The family realizes they need a lot of help from others to accomplish their goal. The family therefor wants to ask for help of anyone, national and international, able to come to Murcia to come and join them in this our of need. They understand that not everyone will be in a position to come. All support is welcome at this time.

The location where we will start from with all volunteers, will be communicated via email. If you want to join, please let us know via posters@ingridenlodewijk.com

Because of the larger area, more coordination is needed. Due to that fact, a date has been chosen for next week, so more people are able to come to Murcia and arrive in time to help. We know a lot of people want to come and join us and we want to give them a chance.

Date: May 28, 2013

Location: Somewhere in Murcia

Click here to check out the official website for Ingrid and Lodewijk.

May 22nd, 2013

After almost 2 weeks since they were last seen, we’ve finally heard something from Murcia Police!

Initially, it was speculated that Ingrid and husband might have been involved in a car accident or chose to “voluntarily disappear” with their loved ones completely denying the latter.

Now, Murcia Police has reportedly found the car!

Their Fiat Panda rental car, registration number 9245-GTC, has been found parked on Avenida Juan Carlos 1. The car has been transferred to the National Police for further investigation.

Police are also asking people in the area if they have seen the 2.

More details will be released shortly as experts try do further investigation.

Let’s continue to pray for both of them. We hope nothing serious happened to them.

May 19th, 2013

The search continues in Murcia, Spain.

It’s been almost a week since Ingrid and her husband were last seen arriving in the Spanish city.

Volleywood has learned that the couple had a medical appointment on Tuesday but the clinic reported that they did not show up for their appointment.

Ingrid was scheduled to see a fertility doctor to help her with getting pregnant. We’ve also been informed that the couple did not use any of their credit cards since they arrived in Murcia, Spain. They did not use a credit card for their car rental.

Their cellphones have also been turned off.

Some of their immediate families are flying to Murcia to help with the search.

Ingrid and Lodewijk have been officially reported missing per Dutch police.

Click here to view Ingrid Visser’s Missing Person Report

Click here to view Missing Lodewijk Severein Missing Person Report

Click here to support the search on Facebook

Let’s continue to pray for them & hope nothing serious happened to them.

May 18th, 2013

Former Dutch national team player Ingrid Visser and her partner Lodewijk Severein have been missing since Monday.

Lodewijk Severein is the NT team manager, was the main sponsor of Amstelveen for several years and he is the father of Amstelveen player Romi Severein and former Amstelveen player Lisa Severein.

They were last seen on May 13th in the Spanish city of Murcia (where Visser played a few years back) but haven’t returned to the hotel where they had checked in. Currently, a search is underway from the Netherlands and by the local police in Spain.

Ingrid and Lodewijk missed some meetings a meeting on Tuesday and the car they rented from Alicante airport also missing.

According to our source, they booked the hotel from Monday – Wednesday (May 13th-15th). Police have started their investigation which includes reviewing recordings from various CCTV cameras.

Their family and friends have also started a social media campaign with this poster below:

If YOU have seen them and/or have any TIPS to help with the investigation, call the Dutch police (0900-7060) and/or the Spain police (+34968880364).

Please SHARE this post and spread the word.

A press conference by Dutch police will be held in a few hours.

Stay tuned for more updates.

(image: Ronald Hoogendoorn)