‘Cold Cases Bonaire’ continues: mystery surrounding the disappearance of Haitian Jean Civert Monitor
KRALENDIJK – Following a first episode that drew widespread attention, the documentary series ‘Cold Cases Bonaire’ continues with its second installment. The new episode centers on one of the most mysterious cold cases in Bonaire’s recent history: the disappearance of Haitian national Jean Civert Monitor.
Jean came to Bonaire to work at Plantage Fontein. On December 30, 2004, he vanished without a trace. Now, more than 21 years later, there is still no clarity about what truly happened to him. Despite investigations, search operations, and various theories that have circulated within the community over the years, his whereabouts remain a mystery.
The documentary takes an in-depth look at the case, featuring testimonies from people who were directly involved or who closely followed the developments of the investigation.
Toyan Frans, who knew Jean personally, shares what it was like when Jean lived and worked at Plantage Fontein. To this day, he cannot understand how someone could simply vanish without a trace.
Journalist Boi Antoin also shares his experiences. He not only covered the case as a reporter, but also took part in the search operation that followed the disappearance. According to Antoin, the case left many questions unanswered that have never been resolved.
Finally, chief public prosecutor Walter Kuijpers explains the circumstances under which an investigation can be reopened. He also provides more information about the management of cold case files and why the records of older cases are no longer held on Bonaire.
Wednesday, July 8
The second episode of ‘Cold Cases Bonaire’ airs on Wednesday, July 8. ‘Cold Cases Bonaire’ is a production by Nathaly Evertsz and was made possible with support from the Fonds Bijzondere Journalistieke Projecten (Fund for Special Journalistic Projects).
