PHILIPSBURG: Janine Wijman better known as Blondie has succumbed to her injuries in Colombia. SMN News learned that Wijman passed away earlier this week, she was set on fire by someone while in Dutch Quarter. Wijman was a known homeless woman living on the streets of St. Maarten. Based on police information the woman was set on fire during the early morning hours of February 29th, 2020 in the Dutch Quarter area. Police have since arrested a suspect for severe mistreatment, the suspect has been identified as F.W.
Wijman was taken to the St. Maarten Medical Center on the night of the incident for medical treatment, she was then flown to Columbia for treatment and placed in a medically induced coma due to the severity of her injuries.
Police are yet to confirm the death of the homeless victim, and also indicate if the suspect is still in custody and if the charges against him have been upgraded.
Burn victim succumbs to her wounds.
The Sint Maarten Police Force was notified that the victim with initials J.J.W, who was severely burnt after being set on fire back in February of this year has succumbed to her injures.
J.J.W was flown off to Colombia for further treatment after receiving burns to over 70% of her body in the Dutch Quarter area on Saturday, February 29th, 2020.
in Dutch Quarter area.
The Detective Department arrested a male suspect with the initial F.W on March 3rd, 2020 in connection with the incident. He was later released a few days after his arrest due to a lack of sufficient evidence and information on what had taken place. The investigation into the case is currently still ongoing. On behalf of the Sint Maarten Police Force, we would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
KPSM Press Release.
