On April 9, 2011, Tristan van der Vlis carried out a devastating mass shooting at the Ridderhof shopping center in Alphen aan den Rijn. Within just three minutes, six people were killed, seventeen others injured, and the shooter ended his own life.In this episode of The Lowest Crime, we examen who Tristan van der Vlis was, how he legally obtained firearms despite a severe psychiatric history, and what went wrong in the systems meant to protect the public. With eyewitness testimonies, survivor stories, and a look at the legal and emotional aftermath, this episode revisits one of the most tragic events in recent Dutch history.👉 Content warning: This episode contains descriptions of mass violence, trauma, and suicide. 📸 For related case images, visit The Lowest Crime Instagram.

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