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- Nice. - There you go.

Thank you.

Welcome, ladies and gentlemen.

Thank you so much for coming.

Let's begin.

I'll get straight to the point, the news you've been waiting for.

We've arrested someone.

Sort of a kimono dress, I like that.

I don't know.

There are pants underneath.

Yes.

Yes.

I was thinking,

now that Evert no longer has the animals, you could buy an apartment in the city.

Here we go again, the country bumpkins.

Who said country bumpkins?

- I love that village of yours. - Right.

Really. Isn't it time to come back home?

I've been living there for over 20 years.

- Jesus, yeah. - That's my home.

Yes, the bill please.

I say just do it.

Scare the hell out of everyone in that Griesbeek.

A total of 8,080 men, aged 16 to 60,

will receive a personal invitation on September 15th

to participate in this large-scale kinship research.

DNA SAMPLING

These men live or lived within a radius of five kilometers...

It's working, Syl.

It's already busy.

A couple of weirdos.

A couple of concerned wives.

Hello.

Hello.

Oh, Evert.

You're such a scatterbrain.

- What? - Here's the second reminder.

- I wonder what they must be thinking. - What's that?

- You have to do a cheek swab. - Oh, that.

- Yeah, do it. - Yeah.

- A cheek swab. - Yeah, I'll do it.

- Know him? Jan Akkerman. - No.

Akkerman was named the best guitarist in the world in 1973.

I didn't know that.

Better than Page and Clapton.

Why don't you answer my question?

I didn't hear a question.

I said everyone already went.

Mom said you received two letters.

- Thijs van Leer fifth on keys. - Dad.

It's not a question but a statement.

You might become a suspect.

Darling, it's all nonsense, isn't it?

- What's nonsense? - That whole DNA thing.

Isn't that nonsense?

As if after 12 years,

they'll find a perpetrator based on a droplet.

They do that to make people think that they're working on something.

They don't need a perpetrator.

What?

What "what"?

What did you say?

I heard that DNA from a brother or cousin is enough.

- You should go and do it. - Yes, okay, fine.

I'll go.

I'll go tomorrow and fill the entire jar especially for you.

Shall we leave it at that?

Listen to records with your old man?

Yes.

Imagine...

you're an ordinary boy from the Achterhoek.

And overnight, the whole world knows who you are.

Evert.

Is everything okay?

Yes. Yes, it's just my back.

Oh, dear.

Could you help me out?

Right, thank you.

- Are you okay now? - Yes.

Yes, I know what it feels like.

I'm glad you were able to come.

Yes.

Good afternoon, glad you're here.

- What... - This is some information.

If you want to sign here...

We will do it next time, okay?

Yes, okay.

Okay, everybody.

We're going to set up the autumn display table.

Will you be able to get it?

When will you have the result?

Suppose you can find him with this, how long would that take?

Pretty soon. The results should be in within two to six weeks.

There you go.

- Bye. - Bye.

- Honey. - Yes?

I was thinking... For our 25th wedding anniversary...

Yes?

Wouldn't it be nice if we did something?

Like what?

Well...

Just to...

To throw a huge party for once.

- Where did you get that idea? - Just because.

I thought it might be fun to do something like that for once.

Yes, that's great!

- Right? - Yes!

Yes!

With live music in the town hall?

No.

No, honey, that'll take forever to arrange.

Let's just do it here in our own garden in two weeks.

Well, how wonderful. Did he come up with that by himself?

You'll get the invitation in the mail,

but I thought to call you since you're so busy.

True, I'll be very busy in the coming months,

but I really like that idea, and I'd love to come.

Great. We can still choose the date, the 25th or the 27th.

- How about the 27th? - Okay.

I'm sure I'm available that day.

You're coming all the way from Amsterdam for a change! And that's that!

I'm coming to your village. I'm looking forward to it.

- Amazing! - Okay.

- Great, all right, bye, baby. - Bye, sweetie.

Hey, it's Inge.

Yes, we're throwing a party.

Yeah.

May I, please? Could you move? Go and help your sister.

- Yes, do something. - Do something.

Do the glasses.

- Hey. - Wow, Mom.

Yes?

Very nice.

You look 20 at most.

Here.

I'm really in the mood for it.

This can go in the oven.

There's some stuff in the trunk that needs to defrost.

Yes, yes.

- Great, thanks. To the right here. - Yes, thank you.

Three, two, one.

In a green, green, green, green turnip land

Two sprightly little hares once sat

One played his tiny flute so sweet

The other beat his drum, rat a tat

Then suddenly a hunter came

And shot one hare right where he stood

As you can surely picture The other felt none too good

Then suddenly a hunter came

And shot one hare right where he stood

And luckily, the feeling was mutual

And they would end up getting married

I'll go.

Look at this.

What a lovely bouquet.

"Sweethearts, I'm really sorry that I couldn't attend.

Please come to Amsterdam together.

We'll cook together and celebrate life.

- Lots of kisses, Renate." - Renate.

- Worthless, it's worthless. - It's sweet, isn't it?

Our life here...

Our life here is everything we need.

I'll start cooking. Is Fenna joining us for dinner?

No, I don't think so.

Listen...

I was thinking... Can't we do something together?

- Like what? - Well...

Maybe take a walk, then go out and eat somewhere.

That's nice.

- I'll go and get changed. - Okay.

Evert Schepenaer, you are under arrest for the murder of Anneke Boorsma.

- What's going on? - We're here to arrest Evert.

- Arrest? - For the murder of Anneke Boorsma.

Evert is a match according to the kinship survey.

That's why he's coming with us.

You'll get an attorney if you like.

You can ask him all of your questions.

Evert, we don't expect any trouble,

but with such an arrest we have to cuff you.

He's rheumatic. Is that really necessary?

- He needs his medication. - We'll pick that up soon.

- Wait, he needs his pills! - Call the lawyer first.

He needs his pills! Evert, wait! He needs his pills!

Goddammit, what is this?

Those pills... I need the pills and his health insurance card.

- Easy, there's plenty of time. - No...

Goddammit, where are those pills?

Here they are.

Shouldn't you first...

Where are those pills?

Inge, shouldn't you call someone first?

- Your kids? - The kids, right.

No, no, no.

Robbie is at football camp, Fenna has to work.

We'll call them when he's back home. Oh, wait here!

I found the card. I found his card but not his pills.

He's not coming home.

Yes.

Yes.

I'll tell them when they're here, and I'm on my way.

Thank you for coming.

- Are you okay? - Yes.

- Yes? - Yes.

I got really hungry all of a sudden.

Where is Dad now?

You must be Robbie and Fenna.

Yes.

Yeah, this is... This is Mr. Nijman.

I'm confused, Mr. Nijman, did you hire us, or did we hire you?

I offered myself and you hired me, but Evert has to do that himself.

Take a seat, and we'll discuss everything.

It's a tragedy for everyone. That much is clear.

For Inge... Her own husband.

They don't even know what happened.

Might be...

Let's remain united and support both families.

We've known them our entire lives.

Is someone at the Boorsma's?

I saw an ambulance pass by.

- What? - Yes.

Dad, are you okay?

Hey, mind that little wheel.

Dad.

- Hello, Evert. - Hello.

Thank you.

Have a seat.

First things first, the medication for your stomach and joints.

- Is that right? - Yes.

Are these heavy painkillers?

No, not at all.

Okay, we'll consult a doctor here.

We can't give you a lot of medication at once

as you can understand.

For the same reason you can't keep your shoelaces tied.

Yes.

Would you like to say something right away?

I'll talk to my lawyer first.

The evidence is fairly solid, Evert.

The sooner you confess, the better it is for your case.

Right, but I'd like to speak to my lawyer first.

Okay, I'll see what I can do for you.

Inge!

Inge?

Goddammit.

Darling, I'm here.

Damn it.

Goddammit.

Well, people, please give us some privacy here.

I want to ask all non-family members to go outside.

Hi, darling.

Thank you all so much.

Thanks a lot, thank you all. Bye.

To get started,

I'm not going to ask whether you did this.

To be honest, that won't help your case.

Of course, if you want to tell your side of the story...

this is completely confidential.

That's up to you.

Yes.

For a lot of people it's the consideration...

of family, maybe a sense of guilt,

wanting to come to terms.

I'm having trouble remembering things.

He's doing fairly well.

Inge, a few practical matters.

There's a legal expenses insurance from Evert's farm

that's still active.

That's the good news.

That guy talks so much, I keep forgetting what I need to do.

It's a question of taking it minute by minute,

hour by hour,

day by day.

At least, that's what I've learned from Peter's passing.

This is very different. I understand that.

Hey, girl, come have a seat.

- Do you want something to eat? - No.

- Where is Robbie? - Asleep on the couch.

God, the poor thing, he must be completely exhausted.

- Shouldn't you lie down, too? - No.

Darling, if you don't like this Nijman,

it's okay, we'll find someone else.

Mom, that's completely up to you.

I was thinking, shouldn't we find a woman?

Do you want prawn crackers?

- A woman? - Right.

- This is for the rest of his life. - You all act as if Evert did it!

- Your plate. - I still think there's been a mistake!

I think not.

- I'll just be quiet. - Why?

I don't know. To be honest, I don't think it's important.

- Why don't you think it's important? - I'm here to support you.

I'm here for you. I don't care about the rest.

Inge, if he did it, so be it.

Why did you miss our party?

It wasn't sensational enough for you?

If it makes the paper, you'll jump in your car!

Inge, I understand that you're shocked.

- If you want me to go, I will. - I'm off to bed!

- Okay, sweetheart. - Mom.

Don't drink too much.

Good night, darling.

Well, Renate has gone home.

- I'm sorry, I was... - Mom, really.

What if they say it's my fault?

- What? Stop. - It always works like that.

What does?

I already know what they'll say.

- "They stopped sleeping together." - Mom, stop.

No, and "If that woman made more of an effort to please her husband--"

Stop it.

Hey, guys.

Well...

Nice to see you.

How are you?

Nijman keeps me up to date, but...

- I still think I'm missing out. - We're fine.

We have a lot of support.

That's nice.

And did you get time off from school?

Not exactly, but the principal tells me I don't need to come.

- That's what's most important. - Right.

Yes, that's nice.

What about you?

Yes, I...

I don't know what to say.

No.

No, I get that.

Did you do it?

It's a little complicated.

Why is it complicated?

- It should be an easy answer! - Inge, listen...

- No! - Inge.

I understand it feels that way, but...

My memory about--

What kind of answer is that? Just say yes or no!

- Mom, let's stay calm. - No!

Evert, baby, just say no!

- It's not that easy. - Just say, "It wasn't me."

Sweetie, just say you didn't do it!

Just say it, goddammit! I can't take this!

I can't take this!

We're leaving.

Mrs. Schepenaer? Mrs. Schepenaer?

Could you refer me to a divorce lawyer?

I can, of course.

You'll understand that I won't be able to give you updates anymore.

Yes.

I get it, too, sure, I would have no idea how to handle this.

- And the kids... The kids. - Horrible.

Your own husband. I get it, but divorce isn't a solution either.

We were talking over there...

Thank you.

How are you?

Very well.

You know we all support you, right?

We know it wasn't your fault.

We know you're a victim, too.

You're one of us.

If you let us, we want to help you.

And Evert, too.

What do you mean Evert, too?

No matter what, love doesn't just fade.

Oh, yes.

Let's not...

Inge, you understand. You understand that deep down...

Let's help each other out.

I'm not saying you should hold his hand.

- Is that not what you're saying? - No.

For everyone's peace of mind and for the rest of the village.

Right.

He's my husband after all.

It'll be okay.

Come close to me, honey.

Hey, sweetie.

Are you on your own?

How are you?

Yes.

Fine.

We're now looking at the evidence they have.

And it still has quite a few loopholes.

What kind of loopholes?

For example,

whether DNA evidence is still solid after 13 years.

And...

It appears to be a mess in that department.

So...

Yes.

I knew it was you since I was 15 years old.

I don't know what to call it.

Whether it's knowing...

or not knowing.

It's more like knowing...

but not fully.

The crazy thing is...

that after all these years...

I kind of got used to it.

I feel sorry for you, too.

Makes you wonder what that says about me.

Come on.

It's been long enough now.

First of all, can you tell us a little bit about what led to that night?

There was no lead-up.

No.

No marital problems, no trauma, no psychosis.

It was just me...

in a meadow.

What were you doing there?

Waiting.

For what?

I didn't know yet.

That's when I saw her.

On her own.

Then I thought...

"You're mine."

Are you okay?

I live nearby. My dad knows I'm on the way.

Do you have children?

Do they play here, too?

You're so pretty.

"Police and prosecutors tracked Evert Schepenaer after a match

in a large-scale DNA kinship study.

Over 7,000 men handed over their DNA

in a final attempt to find Anneke Boorsma's killer.

Prosecutors worked hard to make the necessary adjustments

to comply with privacy legislation.

Rinus Boorsma, Anneke's father

was also committed to getting the kinship research approved.

This confession means the end of years of uncertainty for the family."

Very well.

They got him.

After all...

What did you say, Dad? I didn't hear you.

After all. It was one of us after all.

One of us.

I was wrong.

I was wrong.

I was wrong.

I was wrong.

- We were both wrong. - I...

No.

Furthermore, we've indicated

that Inge will have custody over Robbie for his remaining years as a minor.

Especially since we can assume

that Mr. Schepenaer will be imprisoned during those years.

Yes.

Very well, of course.

That's best for Robbie as well.

And some things regarding the house, savings and current bills...

Right, I think we're done here.

Subtitle translation by: Laura Oplaat