Michel Maduro, the father of murder victim Diviene Vlaun, has given an exclusive interview to 24ora in which he questions Aruba’s justice system and voices concern about violence on the island, the newspaper reported on October 17.
The interview is a follow-up to the fatal shooting of 27-year-old Diviene Celine Lillian Vlaun in the yard of her Pos Chikito home in the early hours of October 17 — Aruba’s fourth murder of 2026. Note: this story was reported October 17.
Children left behind
Michel Maduro, who lives in Bijlmer, the Netherlands, said his daughter leaves behind two children, aged 9 and about 3.
His claims
According to the 24ora interview, Maduro said the news of the murder reached the Netherlands before Aruba detectives contacted him, and that he already has names of suspects. The source does not publish those names, and they are not repeated here.
The interview reflects a grieving father’s perspective as police continue their investigation into the Pos Chikito killing. Police have asked anyone with information to contact tiplijn 11141, where reports can be made anonymously.
Source: 24ora
