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Jade Kops family threatened by social media followers
The family of Jade Kops, a 19-year-old influencer who died in April from a rare form of cancer, is facing harassment and threats from individuals who followed her on social media. Her parents, René and Wendy Kops, reported that some followers refuse to respect the family's desire for privacy and contact boundaries.
According to the family, the threats have become severe, including messages targeting the location of her grave. The harassment has also extended to Kops' siblings. The family noted that they must constantly scan their surroundings when visiting the grave, a situation that has caused significant distress, particularly for Kops' sister.
Local police have become involved and have conducted 'stopgesprekken' (intervention talks) with several individuals to address the unwanted and potentially criminal behavior. The parents expressed that while they appreciate the support for their daughter, there must be a clear limit to the level of involvement from the public.
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Jade Kops · Omroep West · René Kops · WOS · Wendy Kops
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The threats have been so concrete that Jade’s sister has been afraid to visit the grave alone. nos.nl
- [● 2 SOURCES] Police have conducted several ‘stop-and-talk’ sessions with individuals regarding their unwanted or criminal behavior. nos.nl
- [● 2 SOURCES] Jade Kops died in April at the age of 19 from a rare form of cancer. nos.nl
- [● 3 SOURCES] The family of Jade Kops is being harassed and threatened by people who want to contact them. nos.nl
- [● 3 SOURCES] One threat specifically targeted the family during visits to the grave, stating, ‘Watch out when you are at the grave, I know where she lies.’ nos.nl