GRONINGEN - A police criminal informant is to be heard by order of the Groningen District Court about the events surrounding the murder of Amsterdam rapper Rel. The man, Farrel Provence, was shot in a home in Hoogezand last November and died a few hours later. The informant could shed new light on the events in favor of 27-year-old suspect Jason B.The court's decision to hear the informant is exceptional. The anonymity of criminal informants is guaranteed. The prosecution therefore strongly opposed the lawyer's request to be allowed to question the informant. The court ultimately allowed the interests of the defense to prevail. Justice must now take measures so that the informant's identity does not become public.

Farrel Provence was shot at the residence of suspect Jason B. This happened after the victim and four others forced their way into the house at night. The motive was said to be a robbery or robbery for which they held B. responsible. It is unclear, partly because of statements by the criminal informant, whether there was a robbery or a robbery.
robbery or that it was fabricated.A large consignment of drugs plays a role. In addition to Farrel Provence, three other men were wounded.B. is charged with murder and four attempted murders or manslaughter. According to his lawyer there was self-defense and B. should go free. The weapon with which he fired belonged to one of his assailants.