People called five-year-old Ingrid Maasdorp a little butterfly because she brought happiness everywhere. Her grandmother Dolly gave her this nickname as she always fluttered around with joy. Sadly, someone allegedly raped and murdered Ingrid on March 20 in Okahandja. Her uncle Presley spoke at a candlelight event in Windhoek, sharing how the family remembered her gentle, graceful nature and constant laughter.
Her father, Shaun Goabab, asked police and officials to make an example of her killer. He mentioned they found DNA evidence, but his family received no updates from authorities. The waiting causes sleepless nights for both parents, who struggle with their grief. Lawmaker Utaara Mootu called for better laws protecting children from violence, saying Ingrid should be remembered for her dreams, not as a victim in court.
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare attended the vigil along with other officials and family members. Many Namibians have joined together demanding justice for the little girl. An online petition asking for legal action against whoever hurt Ingrid has already collected more than 8,600 signatures. The community wants authorities to investigate what happened to their butterfly thoroughly.
Her father, Shaun Goabab, asked police and officials to make an example of her killer. He mentioned they found DNA evidence, but his family received no updates from authorities. The waiting causes sleepless nights for both parents, who struggle with their grief. Lawmaker Utaara Mootu called for better laws protecting children from violence, saying Ingrid should be remembered for her dreams, not as a victim in court.
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare attended the vigil along with other officials and family members. Many Namibians have joined together demanding justice for the little girl. An online petition asking for legal action against whoever hurt Ingrid has already collected more than 8,600 signatures. The community wants authorities to investigate what happened to their butterfly thoroughly.
