The Facebook Murder: How an Online Feud Led to the Killing of Winsie Hau

In this episode of The Lowest Crime, we revisit the shocking 2012 killing of 15-year-old Winsie Hau in Arnhem, The Netherlands — a case that became known worldwide as the “Facebook murder.” What started as a typical teenage argument online spiraled into real-life violence when two teenagers asked a friend to attack Winsie over a dispute and cyberbullying on social media. The incident raised urgent questions about youth vulnerability, group influence, and the dangerous escalation of online conflict.We walk through the full timeline — the online feud, the planning, the attack, and the aftermath — as well as the court proceedings that followed. This episode contains detailed descriptions of violence involving a minor. Listener discretion is advised.If you want to support The Lowest Crime and get early access to episodes, occasional bonus content, and behind-the-scenes updates, you can find my Patreon at patreon.com/thelowestcrime.