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Disappearance of Rodney Leysner in Suriname

Overview

The investigation into the disappearance of Dutch film producer and Rudisa executive Rodney Leysner has transitioned from a missing person case to a criminal inquiry in Suriname.

Leysner has been missing since August 15, after leaving his home for a work meeting in the Saramacca district. During the investigation, police discovered a burnt and crushed white Kia Sorento buried in a swamp on a vacant lot in Saramacca. Authorities confirmed the vehicle belongs to Leysner by identifying its chassis number, suggesting the vehicle was intentionally destroyed and hidden.

Four suspects have been linked to the case. A Cuban couple and a Surinamese man with the initials E. R. have been detained. A fourth suspect, Ryan Torilal, remains at large and is being sought in connection with serious charges, including murder and manslaughter.

To assist in the search, a specialized team from the Netherlands, Stichting Reddingshonden RHWW, was deployed to a specific location in Saramacca following initial scent reactions. However, extensive excavation and soil analysis failed to locate any remains, and the site has since been released. While physical searches in Saramacca have stalled, investigators are shifting their focus toward forensic evidence, including telephone records, camera footage, and vehicle analysis, to determine the circumstances of Leysner’s disappearance.

Entities

Rodney Leysner · Saramacca · Korps Politie Suriname · Stichting Reddingshonden RHWW · Rudisa International N. V.

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Rodney Leysner missing person search yields no results

    Search operations for missing Rodney Leysner in Saramacca have failed to find remains, despite the use of Dutch rescue dogs. The case is now a criminal investigation involving a suspect.

  2. 10 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Search dogs arrive in Suriname to find missing producer Rodney Leysner

    Dutch film producer Rodney Leysner remains missing in Suriname. A specialized team of 10 search dogs from the Netherlands has arrived to assist police in searching for him following the discovery of his burnt-ق

  3. 12 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources
    Search for missing businessman Rodney Leysner intensifies in Suriname

    A Dutch search dog team has arrived in Suriname to help locate missing businessman Rodney Leysner after his vehicle was found destroyed in a Saramacca swamp. Three suspects are in custody.

  4. 14 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources
    Dutch rescue dogs deployed to search for missing Rodney Leysner in Suriname

    Dutch rescue dogs and specialists are traveling to Suriname to assist police in the search for missing film producer Rodney Leysner, with costs covered by Rudisa International N. V.

  5. 20 days ago

    [CRIME] 6 sources
    Rodney Leysner's vehicle identified in Suriname disappearance case

    Police in Suriname confirmed that a burnt-out vehicle found in Saramacca belongs to missing Dutch producer Rodney Leysner. Three suspects have been detained as the criminal investigation continues.

  6. 22 days ago

    [CRIME] 8 sources
    Rodney Leysner disappearance investigation turns into criminal case

    Surinamese police are investigating the disappearance of Dutch producer Rodney Leysner as a potential crime after finding a burnt vehicle in a Saramacca swamp. Three suspects are in custody.

Sources

112vdg.nl · dagbladdewest.com · dbsuriname.com · dwtonline.com · filmtotaal.nl · gfcnieuws.com · nos.nl · nporadio1.nl · omroepgelderland.nl · stvs.sr · surinamenieuws.nl · turkinfo.nl · unitednews.sr · waterkant.net

This summary has been updated 3 times: see revision history