The family and friends of a couple murdered in their Meerstad home last week have issued their first public statement. They expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support and condolences they have received. However, they also requested privacy and restraint from the public. This request follows a surge of speculation and the sharing of photos on social media. The couple's 15-year-old son was arrested shortly after the deaths and is suspected of the double murder. The statement was released through the victim support organization "Namens de Familie." Along with the statement, the family shared a photo of Johan and Mathilda. They described the events as nearly incomprehensible and requested a peaceful farewell.