Richie F., a 30-year-old suspect from Hoorn, professed his innocence during a court hearing into the status of his criminal case.
The victim, Emiel den Hollander, was held captive in a high-rise apartment in Amsterdam, leading to a fatal escape attempt where the 24-year-old fell to his death.
I had nothing to do with the hostage situation and nothing to do with his death.
The Public Prosecution Service (OM) suspects F. of holding Den Hollander against his will and of manslaughter. Prosecutors alleged the victim was being held captive and saw no other way out than to jump from the balcony on April 16.
Den Hollander was found seriously injured on the roof of a garage and died from his injuries on June 19.
Author's summary: Suspect denies involvement in twin brother's death.